The Yale Swallow Protocol: An Evidence-Based Approach to Decision Making
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (705 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3319051121 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 157 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Dr. Leder's research focuses on speech and swallowing abilities of patients with head and neck cancer, tracheotomy and ventilator dependency and swallowing diagnostic and rehabilitative strategies with both acute and long-term care patients, who receive all diagnoses. Dr. Leder's studies are complemented by clinical expertise regarding voice restoration
"SCREENING FORM WAS ON TWO PAGES WHICH WILL REQUIRE IT" according to Dorothy Harris. SCREENING FORM WAS ON TWO PAGES WHICH WILL REQUIRE IT TO BE RETYPED FOR USE. THE SCREENIGN FORM DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH DIRECTIONS TO BE USED BY NURSES WHO ARE TRAINED IN DYSPHAGIA SCREENING.. "my mini guide" according to Hakiki Trakyali. very useful
This book details the Yale Swallowing Protocol, an evidence-based protocol that both identifies aspiration risk and, when passed, is able to recommend specific oral diets without the need for further objective dysphagia testing.
Based upon research by Drs. The Yale Swallow Protocol meets all of the criteria necessary for a successful screening test, including being simple to administer, cross-disciplinary, cost effective, acceptable to patients, and able to identify the target attribute by giving a positive finding when aspiration risk is present and a negative finding when aspiration risk is absent. In addition, the protocol can be used in a variety of environments, including acute care, rehabilitation, and nursing homes. Suiter, an easily administered, reliable, and validated swa