Background outcome tracking tools are commonly used in dysphagia research as a means of objectively measuring change in swallow function and various other variables relevant to swallowing and dysphagia.
Swallowing tracking sheets.
If you can swallow your saliva and aren t spitting into a kleenex you can try chewing gum and using the effortful swallow while chewing.
Another strategy is to wear a brightly colored bracelet or put a dot on the face of a watch for the clock watchers as a reminder to swallow and swallow hard every time they see the reminder.
Do reps times per day.
Swallow and hold halfway through swallow at highest point for 1 to 2 seconds.
Tongue hold masako maneuver.
If that s too hard push.
Helps strengthen tongue muscles needed for swallowing.
Person may cough silent aspiration no coughing choking.
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While outcome tracking tools are less commonly used in the clinical setting there are many potential benefits to clinicians.
Clinical swallowing exam name.
Food and saliva may go into the lungs instead of the stomach aspiration.
Food goes into the airway but the person can still breathe.
Food is lodged in the airway and blocks airflow.
Information included in these templates does not represent official asha policy.
Looking for a way to track your patient s daily progress in dysphagia treatment.
This form was carefully created to assist with documentation during dysphagia treatment sessions with pediatrics through geriatrics.