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Assessment Across the Life Span: The Clinical Swallow Evaluation.
Kendrea L Focht Garand1, Gary McCullough2, Michael Crary3
1Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of South Alabama, Mobile.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|July 12, 2020
Summary
The clinical swallow examination (CSE) is a vital tool for speech-language pathologists, aiding in assessing swallowing function and patient safety across all ages. Methodical CSE application guides further care decisions.
Area of Science:
- Clinical assessment
- Swallowing disorders
- Speech-language pathology
Background:
- The clinical swallow examination (CSE) is a fundamental bedside assessment.
- Dysphagia impacts both adult and pediatric populations.
- Accurate assessment is crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role and utility of the CSE in adult and pediatric populations.
- To highlight the components, reliability, and standardization of the CSE.
- To discuss the limitations and clinical significance of the CSE.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on the CSE across the lifespan.
- Analysis of CSE components, reliability, and standardized protocols.
- Discussion of CSE application in clinical practice.
Main Results:
- The CSE is a clinically meaningful assessment method.
- Reliability and standardization are key considerations for CSE.
- The CSE provides essential data for patient care.
Conclusions:
- The CSE is indispensable for speech-language pathologists.
- Experienced clinicians can effectively use CSE for safety and functional judgments.
- Mindful and methodical CSE performance directs subsequent assessment and intervention.
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