Respiratory-swallow coordination in individuals with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Rabab Rangwala, Raneh Saadi, Jungwha Julia Lee, Erin L Reedy, Cagla Kantarcigil, Megan Roberts, Bonnie Martin-Hasrris
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis of literature was to examine respiratory-swallow coordination measures and potential implications on swallowing physiology in individuals with PD.
Date
2025
Scope
Publication
Source
Journal of Parkinson’s Disease
Conclusion
Although this systematic review supports the occurrence of atypical respiratory-swallow coordination in individuals with PD, the evidence is limited by the variability in the methods of data acquisition, analysis, and reporting. Future research examining the impact of respiratory swallow coordination on swallowing impairment and airway protection using consistent, comparable, and reproducible methods and metrics in individuals with PD is warranted.