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Adapting Human Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study Methods to Detect and Characterize Dysphagia in Murine Disease Models

Adapting Human Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study Methods to Detect and Characterize Dysphagia in Murine Disease Models

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The bedside examination in dysphagia.

Giselle Carnaby-Mann¹, Kerry Lenius

¹Swallowing 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. gmann@phhp.ufl.edu

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Summary

This review covers noninstrumental bedside swallowing assessments for dysphagia. It examines current methods and their challenges in clinical practice.

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Adapting Human Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study Methods to Detect and Characterize Dysphagia in Murine Disease Models

Adapting Human Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study Methods to Detect and Characterize Dysphagia in Murine Disease Models

Published on: March 1, 2015

Area of Science:

Clinical Neurology
Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) require accurate evaluation.
Current methods include instrumental and noninstrumental (clinical bedside) assessments.
Clinical bedside assessment is a primary tool in dysphagia management.

Purpose of the Study:

To review noninstrumental bedside swallowing assessment methods.
To discuss current issues and challenges with these approaches.

Main Methods:

Literature review of noninstrumental bedside swallowing assessments.
Analysis of the role and limitations of clinical examination in dysphagia.

Main Results:

Noninstrumental bedside swallowing assessments are diverse.
These assessments are crucial for initial dysphagia diagnosis and management planning.
Several issues impact the current use and effectiveness of these methods.

Conclusions:

Noninstrumental bedside swallowing assessments remain a cornerstone of dysphagia evaluation.
Further consideration of their limitations and best practices is warranted.