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What questions should be asked (8)?
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Is the pt dysphagic or at high risk for dysphagia?
Should the pt receive an in-depth dx assessment? Which treatment strategies should be evaluated during the dx procedure? Is this patient who will benefit from therapy? Should swallow therapy be scheduled during mealtime or as a part of feeding? When should the clinician terminate swallowing therapy with a pt who has been making measurable progress? When does the swallowing herapist turn a part of the pt's dysphagia care over to an aide? How are the optimal therapy procedures selected for a pt? When and to whom should referrals be made? |
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Swallowing therapy is designed to (3):
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retrain muscle function
teach a new sequence of muscle activity stimulate increased sensory input |
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When should the swallowing therapist be involved in "feeding."
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when the pt is in TRANSITION bt nonoral and oral feeding
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When should therapy be terminated?
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When the pt plateaus for four weeks
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If pt exhibits hoarseness and neurological signs, they should be referred to:
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an otolaryngologist
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Who makes the decision that the pt it in a particular way?
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The patient, family, or caregivers
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