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How to Use the PQRST Reading Strategy

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
The PQRST reading strategy is helpful for students and/or people after a brain injury to organize and encourage memory for new reading comprehension learning.
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Changes in Swallowing After Laryngectomy

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
After a total laryngectomy, there is likely no concern for aspiration. However, there are still structural changes that will impact swallowing function that the medical team should consider.
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Structural Vocal Pathologies

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides detailed information regarding structural vocal pathologies that may be seen during the fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).
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Diagnostic Metrics Simplified: Reference for Clinicians

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource outlines diagnostic metrics such as specificity, sensitivity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, positive likelihood ratios, and negative likelihood ratios to help clinicians better understand tests for various conditions.
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Dysphagia Following a Total Laryngectomy: The Effect on Quality of Life, Functioning, and Psychological Well-Being (2009)

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
The authors of this study wanted to see if dysphagia affected people’s QoL, functioning, and psychological well-being after a total laryngectomy. This research study is the first known of this kind to learn from self-reported documentation for total laryngectomies. It is also the first study to examine QoL and psychological well-being measures for people with […]
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