Developing strategies "SATIA": How to manage dysphagia in older people? A Delphi panel consensus. Issue 4 (28th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Huafang; Zheng, Li; Tang, Mengling; Guo, Fanjia; Yang, Lili; Liu, Suxiang; Wang, Jinyun; Chen, Jie; Ye, Chenxi; Shi, Yajun; Li, Sihan; Xue, Wenfeng; Su, Jie
• Is Part Of: Nursing open. Volume 10:Issue 4(2023)
• Page Start: 2376
• Page End: 2391
• Publication Date: 2022-11-28
• Subjects: Delphi method -- dysphagia -- older people -- strategies; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1493
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2054-1058

Abstract

Abstract: Aim: To develop a set of evidence‐informed strategies to assist older people to improve swallowing functions and prevent further damage from complications. Design: A two‐round Delphi survey. Methods: An initial set of dysphagia care strategies with 74 relevant items for older people was formed based on a literature review by seven researchers. An online survey was conducted by 21 panellists, and data of experts' opinions were collected and analysed by improved Delphi method. Results: The positive coefficients in the two rounds of expert consultation were 85.71% and 83.33%, respectively. Consensus was reached with 53 items included and was allocated into the following five sections: (1) screening, (2) assessment, (3) training, (4) interventions and (5) management. These strategies were named with the acronym of each section—"SATIA". The management strategy can be applied to guide the management of older people with dysphagia.