The Bedside Examination in Dysphagia - 07/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.pmr.2008.05.008
Giselle Carnaby-Mann, MPH, PhD ⁎ 
, Kerry Lenius, MS, CCC-SLP
, Kerry Lenius, MS, CCC-SLP Swallowing Research Laboratory, Department of Behavioral Science & Community Health, College of Public Health & Health Professions, University of Florida, 101 S. Newel Drive, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
Corresponding author.Abstract |
The evaluation of swallowing disorders currently uses a variety of methods. The most common dichotomy is between instrumental and noninstrumental or clinical examinations. The clinical bedside assessment often is considered the mainstay of dysphagia management. As the first line of assessment, it frequently defines the process and requisites of the task. This article reviews the available methods of noninstrumental bedside swallowing assessment and considers the issues surrounding the use of these approaches today.
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Vol 19 - N° 4
P. 747-768 - novembre 2008 Retour au numéro
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