Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Speech-Language Pathology
Date of Award
5-2024
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Martha Sherrill
Committee Members
Bess Sirmon-Taylor, Michelle Lee
Abstract
Abstract: Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a complex neurodegenerative disease that requires interprofessional collaboration. Pharmacological options are currently ineffective, increasing the need for preventative strategies to combat the rise of AD. Considerations of gut-targeted interventions have increased as a key component in the prevention of AD, based on the understanding that the state of the gut microbiome can impact cognitive function through the pathway known as the gut-brain axis.
Methods: This scoping review explored information on the gut-brain axis in persons with AD. A comprehensive search was conducted in November 2023. Forty reviews and 13 human studies were analyzed.
Results: There is an abundance of information supporting the role of the gut-brain axis in the development and prevention of AD. This information is complex and may deter healthcare professionals outside of neuroscience, medicine, and nutrition from engaging in the literature. Further research is needed from within the SLP’s scope of practice.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Gibson, Megan, "Exploring Available Information on the Gut-Brain Axis and Alzheimer’s Disease for Clinicians Making Dietary Recommendations: A scoping review" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4363. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4363
Copyright
Copyright by Megan Gibson
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