Swallow Screening Protocols for Traumatic Brain Injury
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Brain InjuryDysphagiaReferences:
- Lindroos, E., & Johansson, K. (2022). Free from Dysphagia? A Test Battery to Differentiate Between Mild and No Dysphagia. Dysphagia, 37(3), 501–509.
- Huckabee, M. L., McIntosh, T., Fuller, L., Curry, M., Thomas, P., Walshe, M., … & Sella‐Weiss, O. (2018). The Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS): reliability, validity and international normative data. International journal of language & communication disorders, 53(1), 144-156.
This resource provides a quick-reference guide for basic swallow screening in traumatic brain injury patients, emphasizing patient-centered care and collaborative decision-making. It highlights screening limitations and offers guidance on when additional assessment may be needed. This printable clinical reference is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Brain Injury and Dysphagia. Print Resource, US Letter, 3 pages. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- What screening tools are included in the SwaB?
- When should I use a swallow screening with TBI?
- When should I refer a TBI patient for instrumental swallowing assessment?
- How do I complete a swallow screening for patients with traumatic brain injury?
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