Table 1.
Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics of patients
| Variable | PD (n=10) | PS (n=20) | Total (n=30) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 72.1±9.4 | 67.4±11.6 | 69.0±11.0 |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 5 (16.7) | 11 (36.7) | 16 (53.3) |
| Female | 5 (16.7) | 9 (30.0) | 14 (46.7) |
| Ambulation | |||
| Dependent W/C | 5 (16.7) | 9 (0.3) | 14 (46.7) |
| Independent W/C | 1 (3.3) | 3 (10.0) | 4 (13.3) |
| Standing alone | 0 (0) | 4 (13.3) | 4 (13.3) |
| Walking with aid | 1 (3.3) | 1 (3.3) | 2 (6.7) |
| ID walking (indoor) | 2 (6.7) | 1 (3.3) | 3 (10.0) |
| ID walking (outdoor) | 1 (3.3) | 2 (6.7) | 3 (10.0) |
| H&Y stage | 3.8±1.5 | 3.8±1.4 | 3.8±1.4 |
| MBI | 26.0±16.4 | 31.7±21.2 | 28.8±20.2 |
| FIM | 53.4±18.0 | 53.5±18.9 | 55.7±14.8 |
| NIH-SSS | 3.2±2.8 | 2.6±2.0 | 2.8±2.3 |
| PAS | 4.0±3.2 | 4.5±2.9 | 4.3±2.9 |
| VDS | 34.5±24.1 | 28.5±13.7 | 30.5±17.7 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
PD, Parkinson’s disease; PS, Parkinsonian syndrome; W/C, wheelchair; ID, independent; H&Y, Hoehn and Yahr; MBI, Modified Barthel Index; FIM, Functional Independence Measure; NIH-SSS, National Institutes of Health-Swallowing Safety Scale; PAS, Penetration Aspiration Scale; VDS, Videofluoroscopic Dysphagia Scale.