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Swallowing
Evaluation and Rehabilitation
Check my other post:
Dysphagia - Feeding & Swallowing Disorders in Infants & Children
Dysphagia and Swallowing Therapy and Treatment, Diet and Liquid Consistency
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I
refreshed my knowledge about Dysphagia by viewing ASHA webinars:
“Elements
of a Comprehensive Clinical Dysphagia Evaluation presented” by Joseph Murray,
PhD, CCC-SLP
“Impact
of Impaired Antomy and Physiology on Treatment of Dysphagia in Adults”
presented by Nancy B. Swigeret, MA CCC-SLP, BCS-S
“Dysphagia
Intervention: Planning and Implementation” presented by Nancy B. Swigeret, MA
CCC-SLP, BCS-S
“Theoretical
Basis of Exercise and Treatment of Dysphagia” Nancy B. Swigeret, MA
CCC-SLP, BCS-S
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What
is normal swallowing?
Normal
swallowing consists of a set of physiologic behaviors which result in food,
liquid or other substances moving from the mouth to the pharynx and esophagus
while protecting and closing the airway to the stomach. Swallowing is an
important part of eating and drinking.
What
is swallowing dysfunction?
When
the process fails and the bolus is aspirated, this is called swallowing
dysfunction or dysphagia. Dysphagic patients may have difficulty with any one
or more of the anatomic or physiologic components of the oral, pharyngeal or
esophageal stages of the swallow.
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What
is a role of swallowing evaluation?
Evaluation
of the patient with dysphagia should identify the anatomic or physiologic
abnormalities characterizing the patient's swallow and include introduction and
assessment of the efficacy of treatment strategies.
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What
is the primary goal in the management of swallowing disorders?
The
primary goal in the management of swallowing disorders is to ensure safe
swallowing. For determination of the appropriate rehabilitative approaches,
clinicians should consider the assessment of all symptoms and problems causing
dysphagia.
What
are tree types of management?
The
management of swallowing disorders:
- medical
management
- surgical
approaches
- rehabilitative
approaches.
What
are the types of treatment?
Treatment
may involve:
- compensatory
management, such as postural changes or enhancing sensory input
- rehabilitative
management, such as active muscle exercise with or without the introduction of
food.
