Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Management of drooling.

Timothy J Brei1

  • 1Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.

Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
|March 3, 2004
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Drooling, often seen in developmental disabilities, has many treatments but few are evidence-based. Effective management requires a multidisciplinary team approach for better outcomes.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Adolescent/Young Adult Self-Management and Independence Self-Report Scale: Preliminary psychometric findings.

Child: care, health and development·2024
Same author

Prevention and awareness of birth defects across the lifespan using examples from congenital heart defects and spina bifida.

Birth defects research·2021
Same author

Guidelines and scientifically-based spina bifida care: Guidance across the lifespan in a global health context.

Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine·2020
Same author

Quality of life: Guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida.

Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine·2020
Same author

Self-management and spina bifida: A systematic review of the literature.

Disability and health journal·2020
Same author

Immigration and transition: Changing demographics forecast the emerging trends in spina bifida care.

Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine·2019

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Problem drooling (sialorrhea) is a common challenge for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Existing treatments include behavioral, oral motor, pharmacological, and surgical options.
  • Novel alternative therapies are under investigation, but evidence is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape of drooling management in developmental disabilities.
  • To highlight the lack of evidence-based efficacy for most available treatments.
  • To emphasize the importance of a team-based approach for managing problematic drooling.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing treatment modalities for drooling.
  • Analysis of the evidence base supporting various interventions.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Discussion of the components of a multidisciplinary management strategy.

    • Main Results:

    • Most current treatments for drooling lack robust evidence of efficacy.
    • Behavioral, oral motor, medication, and surgical options have varying degrees of support.
    • The need for a coordinated, team-based approach is consistently identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of drooling in developmental disabilities is challenging due to limited evidence-based treatments.
    • A comprehensive, team-based approach is crucial for optimizing patient care and outcomes.
    • Further research is needed to establish evidence-based efficacy for various drooling interventions.