Dysphagia Evaluation Protocol Dysphagia Evaluation Protocol

Dysphagia Evaluation Protocol by Wendy Avery-Smith, Abbey Rod Rosen and Donna Dellarosa

Developed at Cornell Medical Center of The New York Hospital. Evaluates clients swallowing problems in just 30 minutes in acute care facilities, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and private homes. This bedside evaluation helps determine which clients are appropriate for videofluroscopy or other imaging procedures. Helps evaluate the various factors that may contribute to swallowing difficulties and standardize treatment for each type. Protocol addresses feeding history, nutritional status, respiratory status, general status, physical status, oral control primitive and abnormal reflexes, pharyngeal control, and oral and pharyngeal stages during a feeding trial.

Includes examiner's manual, 15 record forms, and pocket manual.