| The Association Between Oral Microorgansims And Aspiration Pneumonia In The Institutionalized Elderly: Review And Recommendations |
2010 |
2643 |
Aspiration pneumonia is a leading cause of illness and death in persons who reside in long-term-care facilities and, combined with the lack of proper oral health care and services, the risk of aspiration pneumonia rises. The purpose of this article i... |
| Bolus Consistency And Swallowing In Children And Adults |
2002 |
2070 |
Research has shown that swallowing in adults is affected by bolus consistency. Little is known, however, regarding the effect of bolus con- sistency on swallowing in children. Electromyo- graphic (EMG) data from typically developing five- and eight-y... |
| Clinical Decision Making |
2019 |
737 |
The preconference, or postgraduate course, sessions of the 2018 meeting of the Dysphagia Research Society in Baltimore, MD, brought together experts from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, nutrition, spe... |
| Defining Swallowing Function By Age Promises And Pitfalls Of Pigeonholing |
2007 |
1605 |
Although it is well known now that age affects swallowing function, few data have been reported for larger bolus sizes, such as 20 mL or sequential cup swallows, and few have reported data on the “oldest old,” or those older than 80 years. The purpos... |
| Do Patients Treated For Voice Therapy With Telepractice Show Similar Changes In Voice Outcome Measures As Patients Treated Face To Face? |
2016 |
1292 |
Clinical Question: Do patients treated for voice therapy with telepractice show similar changes in voice outcome measures as patients treated face-to-face? Method: Systematic Review. Study Sources: MEDLINE, PubMed, Google Scholar, ASHA journals. Sear... |
| The Dysphagia Research Society Accelerating A Priority Research Agenda |
2017 |
604 |
The DRS was established 25 years ago with the intention of bringing together a variety of disciplines involved with research into mechanisms, diagnosis, and management of swallowing disorders (dysphagia). With a rapidly growing membership and committ... |
| Effects Of Cuff Deflation And One-Way Tracheostomy Speaking Valve Placement On Swallow Physiology |
2003 |
1819 |
This study examined the effects of trache-ostomy cuff deflation and one-way speaking valve placement on swallow physiology. Fourteen non- ventilator-dependent patients completed videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) under three conditions: (1) cuf... |
| Effects Of The Mendelsohn Maneuver On Extent Of Hyoid Movement And UES Opening Post-Stroke |
2013 |
1746 |
The Mendelsohn maneuver, voluntary prolon- gation of laryngeal elevation during the swallow, has been widely used as a compensatory strategy to improve upper esophageal sphincter (UES) opening and bolus flow. Recent research suggests that when us... |
| Effects Of Mendelsohn Maneuver On Measures Of Swallowing Duration Post-Stroke |
2012 |
1843 |
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| Effects Of Topical Nasal Anesthetic On Fiberoptic Endoscopic Examination Of Swallowing With Sensory Testing (FEESST) |
2014 |
534 |
Objections to the use of topical nasal anesthesia (TNA) during fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) with sensory testing (FEESST) have been raised, primarily because of the possibility of desensitizing the pharyngeal and laryngeal mu... |
| Improvement In Arousal, Visual Neglect, And Perception Of Stimulus Intensity Following Cold Pressor Stimulation |
2012 |
536 |
The relationship between arousal, perception, and visual neglect was examined in this case study. Cold pressor stimulation (CPS: immersing the foot in iced water) was used to manipulate arousal and to determine its effects on contralesional neglect, ... |
| Initiation And Duration Of Laryngeal Closure During The Pharyngeal Swallow In Post-Stroke Patients |
2010 |
3129 |
As a bolus enters the pharynx during the swallow, the airway is protected by laryngeal closure, a process characterized by approximation of the vocal folds plus approximation of the arytenoid cartilages to the base of the epiglottis. The purpose of t... |
| Inter- And Intrajudge Reliability For Video fluoroscopic Swallowing Evaluation Measures |
2001 |
2214 |
Interjudge reliability for videofiuoroscopic (VFS) swallowing evaluations has been investigated, and results have, for the most part, indicated that reliability is poor. While previous studies are well-designed investigations of interjudge re... |
| Inter-And Intrajudge Reliability Of A Clinical Examination Of Swallowing In Adults |
2000 |
2644 |
This study investigates inter-and intrajudge reliability of a clinical examination of swallowing in adults. Several investigations have sought correlations between clinical indicators of dysphagia and the actual presence of dysphagia as determined by... |
| Introduction To The Journal |
2021 |
142 |
Welcome to our Inaugural Issue! The Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS), housed administratively under the Beaver College of Health Sciences, is one of only two institutes at Appalachian State University. The Vision of the IH... |
| Is The Information About A Test Important? Applying The Methods Of Evidence-Based Medicine To The Clinical Examination Of Swallowing |
2004 |
840 |
A hotly debated topic in oropharyngeal dysphagia is the Clinical Swallowing Examination’s (CSE) importance in clinical practice. That debate can profit from the application of evidence-based medicine’s (EBM) principles and procedures. These can guide... |
| The Journal Of The Blue Cross NC Institute For Health & Human Services, Volume 2: Adverse Childhood Experiences |
2022 |
1170 |
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic experiences that occur during childhood—0 to 17 years of age. In this issue, our authors lay out the basic framework for what constitutes an adverse childhood experience; and they report current know... |
| The Journal Of The Blue Cross NC Institute For Health & Human Services: Volume 1 |
2021 |
5310 |
Welcome to our Inaugural Issue! The Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services (IHHS), housed administratively under the Beaver College of Health Sciences, is one of only two institutes at Appalachian State University. The Vision of the IH... |
| Manometric Measures Of Head Rotation And Chin Tuck In Healthy Participants |
2014 |
1089 |
The primary aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of partial versus complete head rotation and chin tuck on pharyngeal swallowing pressures and durations in the pharynx and UES of normal, healthy adults. Ten individuals (3 men an... |
| Maximal Hyoid Excursion In Poststroke Patients |
2010 |
1757 |
Reduced maximal hyoid excursion has been suspected as one of the primary physiologic causes of aspiration after a stroke. Vertical and anterior displacement of hyoid excursion is critical to epiglottic closure for airway protection and the opening of... |
| Maximum Hyoid Displacement In Normal Swallowing |
2008 |
2094 |
Vertical and anterior displacement of the hyoid bone is a critical biomechanical component of normal swallowing function. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the maximal vertical and anterior displacement of the hyoid bone during oropharyngeal... |
| Oral Perception Of Liquid Volume Changes With Age |
2015 |
440 |
Bolus volume has been widely studied, and research has demonstrated a variety of physiological impacts on swallowing and swallowing disorders. Oral perception of bolus volume has not, to our knowledge, been investigated in association with normal ag... |
| "Prologues To A Bad Voice": Effect Of Vocal Hygiene Knowledge And Training On Voice Quality Following Stage Performance |
2018 |
1185 |
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of intensive stage rehearsal and performance on perceptual, acoustic, and aerodynamic measures of voice, and to determine the impact of knowledge and practice of vocal hygiene on measures... |
| RN Compliance With SLP Dysphagia Recommendations In Acute Care |
2007 |
2471 |
The purpose of this study was to examine acute care registered nurses’ (RNs’) self-reported lev- els of compliance with speech-language pathologists’ (SLPs’) recommendations for safe feeding and swallowing techniques and proper oral hygiene care tech... |
| Role Of Cerebellum In Deglutition And Deglutition Disorders |
2014 |
5219 |
The objective of this review is to gather available evidence regarding the role of the cerebellum in swallowing- related functions. We reviewed literature on cerebellar func- tions related to healthy swallowing, patterns of dysphagia in individuals w... |
| Sensitivity And Specificity Of Clinical/Bedside Examination Signs For Detecting Aspiration In Adults Subsequent To Stroke |
2001 |
2098 |
While detecting the presence of aspiration is only one aspect of a noninstrumented examination of swallowing function, it is an important component due to its potential health status consequences. The purpose of this investigation was to investigate ... |
| The Speed Of The Hyoid Excursion In Normal Swallowing |
2016 |
505 |
Purpose: To examine the speed of hyolaryngeal excursion in different age and gender groups during normal swallowing. Methods: Temporal and biomechanical measurements of hyolaryngeal excursion were calculated using videofluoroscopic swallowing examina... |
| Stage Transition And Laryngeal Closure In Poststroke Patients With Dysphagia |
2011 |
1504 |
Timely hyolaryngeal excursion and laryngeal closure are essential for safe transfer of the bolus during the pharyngeal swallow. The temporal measures stage transition duration (STD) and laryngeal closure duration (LCD) represent these physiological e... |
| Stage Transition Duration In Patients Poststroke |
2007 |
1631 |
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between prolonged stage transition duration(STD) and aspiration. STDs and aspiration ratings were made from videofluoroscopic examinations previously obtained for other studies. Three grou... |
| Telepractice Versus In-Person Delivery of Voice Therapy for Primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia |
2015 |
2874 |
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the utility of telepractice for delivering flow phonation exercises to persons with primary muscle tension dysphonia (MTD). Method: Fourteen participants with a diagnosis of primary MTD participat... |
| Temporal Measurements Of Pharyngeal Swallowing In Normal Populations |
2005 |
2476 |
The purpose of this investigation was to examine the temporal differences among three measuresof pharyngeal stage transition in 40 normal subjects. The measures were (1) Pharyngeal DelayTime (PDT), (2) Stage Transition Duration (STD), and (3) Delayed... |
| Utility Of Clinical Swallowing Examination Measures For Detecting Aspiration Post-Stroke |
2005 |
2480 |
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the utility of clinical swallowing examination (CSE) measures for detecting aspiration as defined by videofluoroscopic swallowing examination (VFSE). This study, involving 165 participants, is a foll... |