Using Machine Learning and a Combination of Respiratory Flow, Laryngeal Motion, and Swallowing Sounds to Classify Safe and Unsafe Swallowing.

Journal: IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this research was to develop a swallowing assessment method to help prevent aspiration pneumonia. The method uses simple sensors to monitor swallowing function during an individual's daily life.

Authors

  • Katsufumi Inoue
  • Michifumi Yoshioka
  • Naomi Yagi
  • Shinsuke Nagami
  • Yoshitaka Oku