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Swallowing therapy in adults

L C Poertner1, R F Coleman

  • 1Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|June 18, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Swallowing therapy significantly improves or resolves swallowing difficulties in adults. This approach utilizes specialized techniques and a multidisciplinary team for effective patient management and optimistic outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Dysphagia, or swallowing difficulty, affects numerous adults.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for improving quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy and methods of adult swallowing therapy.
  • To highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in dysphagia management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of available literature on swallowing therapy techniques.
  • Discussion of both facilitory and compensatory strategies.
  • Emphasis on the role of trained therapists and team-based care.

Main Results:

  • Swallowing therapy can eliminate or significantly improve swallowing difficulties in most adult cases.
  • A variety of specialized techniques are available for therapeutic intervention.
  • Efficacy studies are increasingly available to validate treatment effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • The outlook for adults with swallowing problems is optimistic due to advancements in therapy.
  • Swallowing therapy requires specialized training and a comprehensive, multidisciplinary management strategy.
  • Ongoing research and development of new techniques continue to enhance treatment outcomes.

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