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Using the EAT-10

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Complete initial assessment and ongoing process of dysphagia therapy with this patient-reported outcome measure tool.
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Transitional Foods

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains what transitional foods are, who should consume this type of food, the value of implementing this type of food, and factors that can influence tolerance.
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The Supraglottic Swallow

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The supraglottic swallow maneuver requires a person to voluntarily close his/her vocal folds to add an extra layer of protection from aspiration. This material provides information regarding who should use this maneuver, the rationale, prerequisites, and instructions to complete this maneuver.
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The Dysphagia Outcome Severity Scale (DOSS)

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The Dysphagia Outcome Severity Scale (DOSS) is a scale studied and created at Hartford Hospital to systematically improve functional rating severity of dysphagia following an objective swallowing evaluation. This resource provides information regarding the scale and how to determine which level accurately describes a person’s swallowing function.
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The Brain and Swallowing

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Swallowing is a complex automatic process we often take for granted until this daily activity becomes difficult. This material provides some insight into how the brain stem and brain work simultaneously to make swallowing happen safely.
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Temporomandibular Dysfunction and What to Expect

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be a source of jaw pain and stiffness. This handout is useful for clinicians who frequently treat TMJ disorders and for people who suffer from them. It includes causes of TMJ pain, what to expect, and what to do about TMJ pain.
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Tabletop Dysphagia Cue Cards

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
These handy dysphagia cue cards are designed to be discretely placed at dining tables to remind patients of dysphagia precautions. The cue cards feature a graphic of swallow anatomy/physiology and have blank spaces for SLPs to include specific personalized swallow strategies.
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