TABLE 1.
Participant characteristics and bolus consistencies.
| Characteristics | Number of Participants (percentage) |
|---|---|
| Total participants | 99 |
| Female participants | 38 (38.4%) |
| Male participants | 61 (61.6%) |
| Stroke participants | 14 (14.1%) |
| Non-stroke participants | 85 (85.9%) |
| Age (year) | 63.14 ± 15.223 |
| Utensil | Number of Swallows (percentage) |
| Total swallows | 408 |
| Spoon | 140 (34.3%) |
| Cup | 203 (49.8%) |
| Cup with straw | 65 (15.9%) |