TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING A SWALLOWING DEFICIENCY

摘要

The invention relates to a device for assessing the characteristics of the swallowing process in a subject a sensor that is capable of detecting vibrations of the throat during swallowing.

主权项

1. A kit for assessing the characteristics of a swallowing process in a subject comprising:
at least one device comprising a processing unit and a sensor the sensor adapted to detect externally or internally on a throat of a subject vibrations, and to provide a sensor signal indicative of the detected throat vibrations; a thickening agent for thickening a fluid for producing at least one item of foodstuff with a defined texture for intake by the subject; and the processing unit is designed to assess the swallowing characteristics of a subject by processing the sensor signal associated with the intake of a foodstuff item selected from at least two defined foodstuff items differing by their texture, and to output a signal representing the result of the determination.