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The neck-worn electronic stethoscope (NWES), a contact sensor positioned on the back of the neck, has recently been developed to automatically detect and monitor swallowing actions through deep learning-based analysis of collected sound data.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study piloted a semi-automated assessment approach using a NWES to objectively measure TOMASS parameters and examine the influence of age and gender.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 123 healthy adults (mean age: 58.7 ± 18.5 years) consumed two crackers while audio data recorded using a NWES and visual data were collected by smartphone. Measurements included discrete bite count, swallow count, oral processing and swallowing time (OPST), and first OPST (1st-OPST). Statistical analyses were conducted to assess gender- and age-related changes and differences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The NWES enabled objective and precise TOMASS measurements. Age-related prolongation of OPST and 1st-OPST was observed, particularly in men (p < 0.001). Women exhibited fewer age-related changes in OPST, although swallow count tended to decrease with age (p < 0.001). Regarding gender differences, younger women demonstrated higher bite (2.3 [interquartile range (IQR): 1.0-3.0] vs. 1 [IQR: 1.0-2.0], p = 0.042) and swallow counts (2.5 [IQR: 2.0-2.5] vs. 2 [IQR: 1.0-2.0], p = 0.026) compared with men.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The NWES appeared suitable as an objective, efficient tool for automated TOMASS evaluation. Age-related changes in masticatory and swallowing performance differed according to gender, highlighting the need for tailored assessments. Future research on NWES-based TOMASS measurements should include diverse populations and extension to dysphagia and masticatory dysfunction.</p>","PeriodicalId":16605,"journal":{"name":"Journal of oral rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.0000,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Automated Assessment of Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids Using a Neck-Worn Electronic Stethoscope: A Pilot Study.\",\"authors\":\"Amika Sugita, Risako Mikami, Johanna Anderson, Mats Stading, Dushyantha Jayatilake, Kenji Suzuki, Koichiro Matsuo\",\"doi\":\"10.1111/joor.70030\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS) is a validated screening tool for assessing masticatory and swallowing functions. 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Automated Assessment of Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids Using a Neck-Worn Electronic Stethoscope: A Pilot Study.
Background: The Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS) is a validated screening tool for assessing masticatory and swallowing functions. However, the conventional TOMASS relies on operator-dependent methods, which limit its objectivity and efficiency. The neck-worn electronic stethoscope (NWES), a contact sensor positioned on the back of the neck, has recently been developed to automatically detect and monitor swallowing actions through deep learning-based analysis of collected sound data.
Objective: This study piloted a semi-automated assessment approach using a NWES to objectively measure TOMASS parameters and examine the influence of age and gender.
Methods: A total of 123 healthy adults (mean age: 58.7 ± 18.5 years) consumed two crackers while audio data recorded using a NWES and visual data were collected by smartphone. Measurements included discrete bite count, swallow count, oral processing and swallowing time (OPST), and first OPST (1st-OPST). Statistical analyses were conducted to assess gender- and age-related changes and differences.
Results: The NWES enabled objective and precise TOMASS measurements. Age-related prolongation of OPST and 1st-OPST was observed, particularly in men (p < 0.001). Women exhibited fewer age-related changes in OPST, although swallow count tended to decrease with age (p < 0.001). Regarding gender differences, younger women demonstrated higher bite (2.3 [interquartile range (IQR): 1.0-3.0] vs. 1 [IQR: 1.0-2.0], p = 0.042) and swallow counts (2.5 [IQR: 2.0-2.5] vs. 2 [IQR: 1.0-2.0], p = 0.026) compared with men.
Conclusion: The NWES appeared suitable as an objective, efficient tool for automated TOMASS evaluation. Age-related changes in masticatory and swallowing performance differed according to gender, highlighting the need for tailored assessments. Future research on NWES-based TOMASS measurements should include diverse populations and extension to dysphagia and masticatory dysfunction.
期刊介绍:
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation aims to be the most prestigious journal of dental research within all aspects of oral rehabilitation and applied oral physiology. It covers all diagnostic and clinical management aspects necessary to re-establish a subjective and objective harmonious oral function.
Oral rehabilitation may become necessary as a result of developmental or acquired disturbances in the orofacial region, orofacial traumas, or a variety of dental and oral diseases (primarily dental caries and periodontal diseases) and orofacial pain conditions. As such, oral rehabilitation in the twenty-first century is a matter of skilful diagnosis and minimal, appropriate intervention, the nature of which is intimately linked to a profound knowledge of oral physiology, oral biology, and dental and oral pathology.
The scientific content of the journal therefore strives to reflect the best of evidence-based clinical dentistry. Modern clinical management should be based on solid scientific evidence gathered about diagnostic procedures and the properties and efficacy of the chosen intervention (e.g. material science, biological, toxicological, pharmacological or psychological aspects). The content of the journal also reflects documentation of the possible side-effects of rehabilitation, and includes prognostic perspectives of the treatment modalities chosen.