Problem Statement:  The National Library of Medicine conducted a research study at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2018 showing the effectiveness swallow strengthening exercises had on the elderly; 28 volunteers over the age of 75 were required to partake in swallow strengthening exercises. The effectiveness of the exercises was shown with the volunteers' diameter increase in maximum upper esophageal sphincter opening. Although the exercises seem to help improve the elderly's ability to swallow, many patients do not adhere to home-based exercise programs. In 2018 the National Library of Medicine gathered data in the Netherlands reporting that out of 120 patients given home-based exercises, 35% adhered to them.

Who: The National Library of Medicine

Where: Medical College of Wisconsin

What: The effectiveness of swallowing exercises for people with dysphagia. Lack of adherence to home-based exercises.

When: 2018

How many: 28 volunteers over the age of 75 conducted swallowing exercises. Out of 120 people asked to do home-based exercises, only 35% adhered to them.