Dysphagia Archives – Page 4 of 23

Glossary of Terminology in Chest X-Rays Reports for the SLP

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides labels of structures on chest x-rays and a glossary of terminology used in reports important for the SLP.

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Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) Presentation Checklist and Notes

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides an SLP with a checklist of areas to consider and make a note of before and during a videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS).

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Dysphagia, voice problems, and pain in head and neck cancer patients (2021)

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

HNC treatment can cause devastating physical and emotional side effects and impact the QoL for people with HNC. The authors of this study wanted to explore the prevalence of dysphagia, voice problems, and pain for a larger group of individuals with HNC. Specifically, they looked at their sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical factors. In addition, they […]

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Kawa Model

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This therapy material uses the Kawa Model as an intervention in order to educate about the role of occupational therapy, and help with goal setting and motivation.

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The Dynamic Use of the Kawa Model: A Scoping Review (2022)

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This scoping review considered articles published in peer-reviewed journals or unpublished dissertations and theses that directly investigated the use of the Kawa model. A total of 10 research articles and three unpublished dissertations met the criteria and were critically reviewed for thematic analysis. The thematic analysis identified the following themes regarding the Kawa model and […]

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Incentive Spirometer

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides basic education about incentive spirometry, including who should use an incentive spirometer, its benefits of use, how to use it, and normative values.

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The Effect of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Swallowing Function

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource explains how repeated episodes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can affect a person’s swallow function.

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Effects of Comprehensive Swallowing Intervention on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Dysphagia After Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2022)

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

The gold standard for OSA is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), but the number of people who actually utilize these machines can be low for a variety of reasons. For example, people who had a stroke may also be more sensitive to wearing the mask or have difficulty placing the mask with hemiplegia. Poststroke OSA […]

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Environmental Swallowing Considerations for People with Dementia

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

There are many adjustments that care partners can implement to improve the feeding environment for people with dementia.

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Cough…Is it Strong Enough?

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource explains the physiological process of a cough, how to measure cough strength, and why an adequate peak expiratory flow rate is important.

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