Working with Dysphagia

This practical text is indispensable to all clinicians working with dysphagia and is suitable for those involved in a range of settings and with a diversity of client groups. With its perspective on everyday working practice, 'Working with Dysphagia' fills a gap in an area where practical and workable material is much sought after.

It includes:

• Introduction
• The normal swallow
• Respiration and aspiration
• Subjective assessment
• Objective assessment
• General issues in management
• Tracheostomies and ventilators
• Nutrition and hydration
• Legal and professional issues
• Health and safety
• Making ethical decisions
• Training other professionals
• Appendices bring together examples of client advice sheets, programmes and details of available resources, including internet sites.

This book is a useful resource for all therapists, ranging from students to specialist, as the practical assessment approach and comprehensive management strategies are supported throughout with references of recent relevant research.