dysphagia Archives – Page 3 of 18

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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Aging in Place: Supporting Nutrition & Hydration

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides information focused on supporting safe and proper nutrition and hydration in the elderly at home, including the risks of malnutrition and dehydration, contributing factors, and interventions.

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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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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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Clinical Resource: IDDSI Level 7 (Regular Easy to Chew)

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

The International Dysphagia Diet Initiative (IDDSI) level seven is for modified solids called “Regular Easy to Chew.” This material provides information for patients and their caregivers on this consistency’s characteristics, why it may be recommended, ways to test it at home, and helpful recommendations for preparation.

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