Medical Blog Writing
Medical Blog Writing
Medical Speech-Language Pathology and Dysphagia
Stay up–to–date in your evidence-based practice in the field of swallowing and swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Read, comment, and ask questions on my latest collection of blogs summarizing the latest research and hot topics.
Some of our latest blog posts
Help Define the Dysphagia Evaluation
Help Define the Dysphagia Evaluation By guest student bloggers: Jillian DiTota, BS & Victoria Abolafia, BA Graduate Students from Southern Connecticut State University Authors of the Survey: Clinical Preferences and Practices of Speech-Language Pathologists for...
IDDSI: Interview with an Early Adopter of IDDSI Framework
IDDSI: Interview with an Early Adopter by Karen M. Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Introduction I had the pleasure to speak with Kim Bradley, PhD, SLP reg.CASLPO, who is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and manager at St. Michael's Hospital in...
Recipes for People with Dysphagia: Don’t Forget Flavor
Recipes for People with Dysphagia compiled by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Are you a foodie? Do you believe that food is love? Or do you just love to eat? Imagine if, due to difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), you could not eat your favorite...
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The Proof is in the Pudding: A Tribute to Dr. Steven Leder & His Contributions to FEES
This article explored the now 30-year history of FEES, with a special focus on Dr. Leder’s work from 1997 to 2016 (references are listed chronologically to reflect history). Karen reviewed Dr. Leder’s early contributions, research regarding the benefits of FEES, some of his work with specific populations, and finally other exam considerations (i.e., the use of dyes and the need for a residue rating scale).
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