Clinical Evaluation of Dysphagia

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Severity score Definition Characteristics 7 Within normal limits No condition of dysphagia 6 Minimum problem Some symptoms of dysphagia but no need of rehabilitation or exercise 5 Oral problem Significant…

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Swallowing Exercises

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Fig. 7.1 Four main methodologies that comprise the core components of rehabilitation exercise: comprehensive medical management, the activity-function-structure relationship, therapeutic learning, and the assistive system The activity-function-structure relationship refers to…

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Case Studies

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Fig. 9.1 (a) Axial CT scan of the brain at the time of hemorrhage onset. The large area of increased density (white) represents acute bleeding in the right thalamic area,…

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Other Swallowing Treatments

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Fig. 8.1 Intermittent oral self-catheterization. Two locations of the catheter tip are possible depending on the patient’s condition The recommended feeding speed is usually 150–200 ml/h when placing the catheter…

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Oral Hygiene Care

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Fig. 6.1 Common oral problems in dysphagic patients and older people Assessment of the patient’s dental and oral hygiene status is necessary during the clinical examination, after instrumental investigation with…

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Physiological Models of Swallowing

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Fig. 3.1 Illustration of three physiological models of swallowing : two-stage, four-stage, and process models A brief summary of the current understanding of these swallow stages and the differences among…

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Overview of Structures and Essential Terms

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Swallowing/deglutition A series of movements that promote bolus transportation from the mouth to the stomach Eating /ingestion The process of taking a bolus into the body by mouth Eating disorder…

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Dysphagia from the Viewpoint of Rehabilitation Medicine

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Fig. 4.1 Serious problems in dysphagic patients from the viewpoint of rehabilitation medicine It is imperative that both specialists and general physicians recognize and understand the contribution of dysphagia to…

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Concept Comparison

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Janice M. Morse                             19 CONCEPT COMPARISON                 Why is a raven like a writing desk? —Lewis Carroll (1865/2010, p. 82) Conceptual comparison is a method used to delineate allied concepts. It…

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