Table 5.
Comparison of Swallowing Videofluoroscopy Variables between the Assessment Time-Points, and p- values
| Variable | Pre-Induction | Post-Induction | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | ||
| Dysphagia | |||
| None | 7 (21.2) | 12 (36.4) | 0.191 |
| Oral | 3 (9.1) | 1 (3.0) | |
| Pharyngeal | 5 (15.2) | 5 (15.2) | |
| Oropharyngeal | 18 (54.5) | 15 (45.5) | |
| Oral + Oropharyngeal Stasis with Pastes | |||
| Yes | 27 (81.8) | 24 (72.7) | 0.508 |
| No | 6 (18.2) | 9 (27.3) | |
| Hypopharynx Stasis with Pastes | |||
| Yes | 10 (76.7) | 10 (76.7) | 0.549 |
| No | 23 (23.3) | 23 (23.3) | |
| Functional Swallowing of Liquids | |||
| Yes | 24 (72.7) | 28 (84.8) | 0.125 |
| No | 9 (27.3) | 5 (15.2) | |
| Functional Swallowing of Pastes | |||
| Yes | 22 (66.7) | 22 (66.7) | 1 |
| No | 11 (33.3) | 11 (33.3) | |
| Functional Swallowing of Solids | |||
| Yes | 22 (66.7) | 25 (75.8) | 0.549 |
| No | 11 (33.3) | 8 (24.2) | |
Chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests (number of events (%))