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Can we improve dysphagia referrals?

S A Phillips1, P D Ross, K Chalmers

  • 1Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|October 17, 2006
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A new multidisciplinary outpatient dysphagia service significantly reduced patient waiting times and the number of investigations. This streamlined process improved patient care by ensuring quicker access to the correct specialist services.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Neurology
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, necessitates efficient patient referral pathways.
  • Traditional referral processes can lead to prolonged waiting times and inappropriate specialist consultations.
  • Optimizing the dysphagia referral pathway is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary outpatient dysphagia referral triage service.
  • To determine if the new service reduces the duration of the patient referral process.
  • To assess if patients are directed to the correct specialty more efficiently.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of dysphagia referrals before and after service implementation.

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  • Comparison of patient data from two distinct time periods: Feb-Apr 2001 (standard) and Jan-Mar 2002 (multidisciplinary service).
  • Analysis of key metrics including time to first appointment, number of instrumental investigations, and hospital attendance frequency.

    • Main Results:

    • Median time to first appointment reduced from four to three weeks (p<0.001).
    • Median instrumental investigations decreased from two to one per patient (p<0.001).
    • Proportion of patients requiring only one appointment increased from 13% to 45% (p<0.001).

    Conclusions:

    • The multidisciplinary outpatient dysphagia service significantly shortens referral durations.
    • The service effectively reduces unnecessary investigations and hospital visits.
    • Implementation of this service streamlines dysphagia patient management and improves healthcare efficiency.