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Normal Swallowing Variations

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material provides information on normative ranges for characteristics and durations related to swallowing to improve understanding of swallowing differences versus disorders.
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Incidence of Poststroke Depression in Patients With Poststroke Dysphagia (2022)

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Dysphagia can occur in about 78% of people with strokes. It can cause many negative consequences such as increased caregiver burden, higher health costs, and needing more medical care to manage. Some patients improve their swallowing two to four weeks after their onset. Others with persistent dysphagia have an increased risk for malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration […]
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Out of Sight or Out of Mind? Understanding Field Cuts vs Neglect Syndrome

August 29, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Rehab clinicians must rapidly evaluate dysfunctions that impact their patient’s ability to engage. This course encourages therapists to use appropriate terminology to describe disruptions in the optic system, to understand the anatomical and physiology of sight, locate brain regions involved in visual processing, and train clinicians to identify a field cut and discern a neglect […]
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Perigos Escondidos para Pessoas com Disfagia que Ingerem Líquidos Espessados – in Português

August 15, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for patients, caregivers, and staff to illustrate where “hidden” thin liquids may pose a risk for people with dysphagia on thickened liquids. While not a comprehensive list, this handout highlights ice, straws, frozen treats, soup, and saliva, laying out the reasons why these things may pose an increased risk of aspiration and offering alternative solutions to reduce this risk.
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