Multilingual Validation of the First French Version of Munich Dysphagia Test —Parkinson's Disease (MDT-PD) in the Luxembourg Parkinson's Study

Conclusion: Based on a multilingual approach in the Luxembourg Parkinson Study, we validated the translation of the first French MDT-PD as a non-invasive tool for early detection of dysphagia in patients with parkinsonism. The unexpectedly high number of positively screened patients at earlier disease stages indicate options for new prevention strategies in large French speaking populations worldwide. Diagnostic validation using clinical and endoscopic swallowing evaluation will be continued soon.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research