Dysphagia Archives – Page 4 of 25

Muscle Tension Dysphagia

April 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This quick reference guide captures the basics of muscle tension dysphagia and outlines some available treatment options.

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Handout: What is Barium Sulfate and How Does it Affect My Body?

February 29, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

During a modified barium swallow study, barium helps assess a person’s swallowing function. A medical professional can use this handout to discuss whether a modified barium swallow study is best for the person and how barium affects the body.

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Oral Care Assessment, Guide, and Schedule

February 29, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

Use the Beck Oral Assessment Scale to determine how frequently oral care should be completed, and use the included guides and schedules as visual reminders for completing consistent and thorough oral care.

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Adaptive Devices to Control Sip Sizes (Updated 2024)

January 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

An overview on adaptive devices to control sip size for patients who may exhibit impulsivity.

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Collaborative Care: Creating Space for Patients to Create Goals

January 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.

This template allows for a partnership between the patient and the therapist to create meaningful goals. A supplemental page provides space for goals to be paired with ideas for addressing the goals outside of therapy.

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One Way Speaking Valve Considerations for Return to Swallowing

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout explains the benefits of wearing a one-way speaking valve while swallowing and a list of considerations if a person does not tolerate a valve but voices a desire to eat and drink by mouth.

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Defensible Documentation & Medical Necessity for Speech Therapists

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document helps prepare speech therapists with documenting medical necessity. It provides documentation tips and examples for skilled documentation. It will help reduce the incidence of denials.

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Registered Dietician (RD) + Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Collaboration

October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout provides similarities and differences between a registered dietician and a speech-language pathologist and how collaboration provides positive outcomes.

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Pharyngeal and Laryngeal Landmarks as seen on FEES

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Use this diagram to better understand pharyngeal and laryngeal anatomical landmarks during FEES.

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Gastroparesis and Swallowing Considerations

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides information on gastroparesis and considerations for swallowing.

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