Rebecca H. Affoo

Halifax, NS, Canada

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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Found 31 publications

The Influence of Physical Activity and Functional Capacity on Frailty and Dysphagia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

The Influence of Physical Activity and Functional Capacity on Frailty and Dysphagia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Journal: American journal of speech-language pathology

Published: July 31, 2026

The Association Between Communication Impairments and Strategies and the Receipt of Physical and Occupational Therapy for Long-Term Care Residents With Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The Association Between Communication Impairments and Strategies and the Receipt of Physical and Occupational Therapy for Long-Term Care Residents With Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Journal: American journal of speech-language pathology

Published: December 12, 2025

Nil per os on Admission and Dehydration Are Risk Factors for Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults With Dementia and Dysphagia.

Nil per os on Admission and Dehydration Are Risk Factors for Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults With Dementia and Dysphagia.

Journal: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

Published: June 25, 2025

Oral health assessment and care practices in long-term care: a convergent mixed methods study.

Oral health assessment and care practices in long-term care: a convergent mixed methods study.

Journal: Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD

Published: February 07, 2025

The Influence of Physical Exercise on Head and Neck Structures and Functions Related to Swallowing: A Scoping Review Protocol.

The Influence of Physical Exercise on Head and Neck Structures and Functions Related to Swallowing: A Scoping Review Protocol.

Journal: International journal of language & communication disorders

Published: December 03, 2024

The effectiveness of alternatives to residential care for older people with on-going health and social care needs: a systematic review.

The effectiveness of alternatives to residential care for older people with on-going health and social care needs: a systematic review.

Journal: BMC geriatrics

Published: November 04, 2024

A Proposed Framework for Rigor and Transparency in Dysphagia Research: Prologue.

A Proposed Framework for Rigor and Transparency in Dysphagia Research: Prologue.

Journal: American journal of speech-language pathology

Published: August 16, 2024

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Hospitalized Older Adults with Dementia: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Hospitalized Older Adults with Dementia: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Journal: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

Published: July 08, 2024

Barriers and facilitators to providing rehabilitation for long-term care residents with dementia: a qualitative study.

Barriers and facilitators to providing rehabilitation for long-term care residents with dementia: a qualitative study.

Journal: BMC geriatrics

Published: June 25, 2024

Effectiveness of physical rehabilitation for physical functioning and quality of life in long-term care residents with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Effectiveness of physical rehabilitation for physical functioning and quality of life in long-term care residents with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: JBI evidence synthesis

Published: June 25, 2024

Dementia Moves: protocol for a feasibility study testing a physical rehabilitation program for long-term care residents with moderate to severe dementia.

Dementia Moves: protocol for a feasibility study testing a physical rehabilitation program for long-term care residents with moderate to severe dementia.

Journal: Pilot and feasibility studies

Published: May 10, 2024

Thick Liquids and Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias and Dysphagia.

Thick Liquids and Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias and Dysphagia.

Journal: JAMA internal medicine

Published: May 06, 2024

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026