Swallow Strategies Decision Tree
Population:
AdultDiscipline:
SLPDiagnosis:
DysphagiaThis guide augments clinical decision making with a pathway for which swallow strategies to choose based on clinical observation. While this is not a black and white answer key to the many unique cases of dysphagia, it is a starting point to consider when working through each case. This printable clinical reference is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Dysphagia. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- How do I choose appropriate compensatory swallow strategies?
- What swallowing maneuvers match specific dysphagia impairments?
- How do swallow strategies improve airway protection and bolus flow?
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