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PENCEGAHAN DISFAGIA PADA LANSIA MELALUI EDUKASI MODIFIKASI MAKANAN Anitasari Roza Shalsabila; Cep Willy Setiawan; Faisal Kusumah; Neny Widyana
Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 3 No 2 (2025): JURNAL PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT (PENGMAS)
Publisher : Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian pada Masyarakat (P3M)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59820/pengmas.v3i2.471

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Abstract Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder commonly experienced by older adults and is often overlooked because it is considered a normal part of the aging process. If left unmanaged, dysphagia may lead to serious complications such as choking, aspiration, malnutrition, and decreased quality of life. This study aimed to analyze dysphagia prevention in older adults through food modification education. A quantitative study using a one-group pretest–posttest quasi-experimental design was conducted. The participants consisted of 29 older adults selected through purposive sampling. A pretest was administered to assess baseline knowledge regarding dysphagia prevention, followed by an educational intervention that included dysphagia education, food texture modification, safe eating positions, and swallowing exercises. A total of seven participants completed both the pretest and posttest assessments. The results showed an improvement in posttest scores compared to pretest scores among participants who completed the intervention, particularly in understanding appropriate food textures and safe eating positions. These findings indicate that food modification education is an effective preventive and educational approach for dysphagia prevention in older adults. Continuous and structured implementation of this education is recommended to support safe eating practices and improve the quality of life of older adults. Keywords: dysphagia, older adults, food texture modification, swallowing education, safe eating
EDUKASI PENCEGAHAN KESALAHAN MAKAN DAN MINUM PADA ORANG TUA ANAK DENGAN CEREBRAL PALSY Hilmi Muhammad Ishak Hamdani; Muhamad Azmi Muzakki; Salwa Kanahaya Na’ila; Neny Widyana
Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 4 No 1 (2025): JURNAL PENGABDIAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT (PENGMAS)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59820/pengmas.v4i1.472

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Children with cerebral palsy often experience feeding and drinking difficulties due to impaired motor control and swallowing disorders. This condition increases the risk of choking and nutritional problems when parents lack adequate knowledge of safe feeding and drinking practices. This community service activity aimed to improve parents’ understanding and skills in preventing feeding and drinking errors in children with cerebral palsy by strengthening parents’ and caregivers’ knowledge and practical skills. The activity was conducted through lectures on feeding posture techniques, appropriate food texture selection, and recognition of feeding readiness signs, as well as demonstrations and guided practice of oral motor exercises focused on swallowing stimulation. The evaluation was carried out using pre-test and post test assessments involving 16 parents or caregivers of children with cerebral palsy. The results showed an increase in the mean knowledge score from 71.88 in the pre test to 90.63 in the post test. This community service activity contributes to supporting safer feeding and drinking practices for children with cerebral palsy.