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Swallowing function is a complicated process involving several highly coordinated events. In recent years, acoustical analysis of the swallowing mechanism has received considerable attention due to its diagnostic potentials. This thesis presents novel approaches for analysis and…

This study compared swallowing-related quality-of-life scores reported between 36 patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their caregivers. Further, this study explored potential factors influencing differences between patient and caregiver paired scores, including age, emplo…