Videofluoroscopy for diagnosing dysphagia in adult patient. A systematic review

Authors

  • Angie-Vanessa Ramírez-Velandia Universidad de Pamplona, Colombia
  • Andreina-Contanza Vera-Antolínez Universidad de Pamplona, Colombia
  • Andrés Llanos-Redondo Universidad de Pamplona, Colombia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.41.03.712.953

Keywords:

Cineradiography, Videofluoroscopy, Swallowing Disorders, Dysphagia, Adult, Elderly

Abstract

Objective: Analyze the theoretical and experiential evidence regarding the use of videofluoroscopy in the diagnosis of dysphagia in adult patients.

Materials and methods: This review was performed following the parameters proposed by the PRISMA statement, and databases were identified by defining the key terms in the search for information. The PIO model was used to construct the research question.

Results: The search yielded a total of 3999 articles. Subsequently, established filters were applied, with a final sample of 12 articles that provided an answer to the research question. Videofluoroscopy is currently considered the Gold Standard and the most recommended test for the objective evaluation of swallowing function, making possible the quantitative measurement of dysphagia.

Conclusions: Videofluoroscopy implementation and application for the evaluation of dysphagia in adult patients are important.

Author Biographies

Angie-Vanessa Ramírez-Velandia, Universidad de Pamplona, Colombia

Fonoaudióloga, Universidad de Pamplona (Colombia). Fonoaudióloga, Servicios Integrales de Rehabilitación en Boyacá Limitada-Sireb Ltda. Sogamoso (Colombia). angie4ramirez@unipamplona.edu.co. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9116-4216

Andreina-Contanza Vera-Antolínez, Universidad de Pamplona, Colombia

Fonoaudióloga, Universidad de Pamplona (Colombia). Especialista en Salud Ocupacional, Universidad Manuela Beltrán (Colombia). Docente, Universidad de Pamplona. andreina.vera@unipamplona.edu.co. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1598-8739

Andrés Llanos-Redondo, Universidad de Pamplona, Colombia

Fonoaudiólogo, Universidad de Pamplona (Colombia). Especialista en Pedagogía e Investigación en el Aula, Universidad de la Sabana (Colombia). Magíster en Salud Pública, Universidad Adventista de Chile. Doctor en Fonoaudiología, Universidad del Museo Social Argentino. Docente, Universidad de Pamplona (Colombia). andres.llanos@unipamplona.edu.co. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7860-8935

Published

2025-08-26

How to Cite

Ramírez-Velandia, A.-V., Vera-Antolínez, A.-C., & Llanos-Redondo, A. (2025). Videofluoroscopy for diagnosing dysphagia in adult patient. A systematic review. SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL SALUD UNINORTE, 41(3), 945–963. https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.41.03.712.953

Issue

Section

SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS (WITHOUT META-ANALYSIS)

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