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Clearly delineates the terminology and practices associated with compensatory versus rehabilitative treatment technique in neurogenic dysphagia. Includes comprehensive treatment planning and selection of techniques based on physiologic abnormalities, rather than symptomatology. Provides in-depth discussion of various biofeedback modalities and reviews the challenge of diet modification terminology and standard practices. Reviews surgical and pharmacological managemet of the dysphagia patient. TEXTBOOK

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9781565937314

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Foreword by John C. Rosenbek, Ph.D. Issues in Dysphagia Management. Framework for Intervention. Rehabilitation of Dysphagia. Biofeedback Modalities: Surface Electromyography. Other Biofeedback Modalities: Endoscopy, Ultrasound, Auscultation, Oximetry. Compensatory Interventions for Dysphagia. Malnutrition and Dehydration in Dysphagia. Non-Oral Nutrition. Oral Nutrition Interventions for Dysphagia. Special Issues of Feeding Dependency. Surgical Management of Dysphagia of Neurogenic Origin. Legal and Reimbursement Issues of Documentation. The Patient's Perspective. Appendix A: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Code of Ethics. Appendix B: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Statement of Practices and Procedures of the Board of Ethics. Appendix C: Medicare Intermediary Manual Part 3-Claims Process.

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University Clinic of Neurology, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Functional Brain Immaging, Vienna Autria. University of Memphis, Tennessee.

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