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Iowa Oral Performance Instrument in Stroke Patients with Dysphagia (2015)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
For this study, fifty individuals who had dysphagia secondary to a stroke participated from April 2015 to July 2015. The researchers used the following as inclusion criteria for the participants 1) Videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) confirmed the dysphagia from a stroke was present; 2) the stroke occurred over 6 months ago; 3) the participants had […]
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Effortful Swallow and Esophageal Function (2012)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This study had 18 healthy adult participants (9 males, 9 females) with an average age of 29.9 years (age range of 23-58 years) with no history of swallowing problems, speech disorders, voice problems, or pulmonary, neurologic, or otolaryngologic diseases.During this study, the esophagus amplitude, duration, velocity, and bolus flow/clearance were measured using solid-state esophageal manometry […]
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Post-Operative Oropharyngeal Dysphagia (2013)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
In this review article, the authors sought to synopsize research related to oropharyngeal dysphagia following anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS). Postoperative oropharyngeal dysphagia is one of the most common complications associated with ACSS.The physiology of oropharyngeal dysphagia can be on multiple levels, including in the brain, the muscles, and the mucosal mechanisms. The exact reason […]
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GERD and Hernias (2012)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
From 2007 to 2009, GERD patients were referred by General Community Hospital Zell am See in Zell am See, Austria to be considered for the study. To be included, patients had to present with one reflux symptom at least, and present with esophageal acid exposure as charted by a DeMeester score greater than or equal […]
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Lingual Pressure as Clinical Indicator of Swallowing Function – Parkinson’s (2012)

January 13, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Participants included the study were 28 PwPD (17 men, 11 women), average age 71, taking at least one dopaminergic medication. All participants were screened using an oral mechanism exam, and had no significant dental or medical history that had an impact on their tongues or ability to swallow. As a control, three spouses of PwPD […]
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The Management of Drooling in Adults with Neurological Conditions (2012)

January 11, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Starting with the physical, the authors note with four sources how drooling can create chapping, infection, dehydration, and even odor. These symptoms can be compounded by the psychosocial aspect. With drooling, the risk of patients being infantilized is real, and can impact how the support system of a patient reacts to them. Drooling can also […]
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Oral Care and Rates of Pneumonia and Cost of Oral Hygiene (2013)

January 11, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The authors of this original research study sought to determine whether use of the Bedside Oral Exam (BOE) and the Barrow Oral Care Protocol (BOCP) in intensive care units (ICU) would be beneficial to the oral health of ICU patients. They also evaluated staff response to these assessments, the cost effectiveness of materials needed, and […]
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The Effect of Exercise Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients in the Treatment of Radiotherapy-Induced Trismus (2015)

January 11, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Material and methodsSearch strategy and methodsA search with the terms “head and neck cancer,” “exercise therapy” and “trismus” was conducted via PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and PEDro. PubMed produced 281 results, Embase 255, the Cochrane Library 24, and PEDro 21, making a total of 581 results. Removal of 134 duplicates left 447 results.Two reviewers […]
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Optimal treatment of laryngo-pharyngeal reflux disease (2013)

January 11, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Lifestyle modificationsObesity: A higher body mass index is associated with higher levels of GERD. GERD symptoms worsen with weight gain and improve with weight loss.Eating habits: Chocolate, coffee, high-fat foods increase GERD symptoms. Esophageal acid exposure is higher with high-caloric diet. Carbonated beverages decrease LES pressure and predict GERD symptoms. Consuming bread and fibers at […]
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Yale Swallow Protocol

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The Yale Swallow Protocol (YSP) is a screening tool for swallowing. The person being screened either passes or fails, identifying individuals who would benefit from a more thorough evaluation of all aspects of swallowing function. This resource provides evidence regarding the sensitivity and specificity of the YSP and provides steps for completion and determination of pass/fail for appropriate recommendations to be made.
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