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- 1Cleary, Stuart (Speech Pathology and Audiology)
- 1Dr. Bill Hodgetts (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
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- 1Hopper, Tammy (Speech Pathology and Audiology)
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Functional outcomes of pharyngeal stimulation in patients with dysphagia after surgical treatment for head and neck cancer
DownloadFall 2010
Head and neck cancer patients often experience swallowing disorders placing them at risk for aspiration and malnutrition. This study examined the effects of electrical stimulation to the pharyngeal wall on swallowing function in post-surgical head and neck cancer patients. Swallowing of liquid,...
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The effects of a volitional breathing technique on swallowing and respiratory coordination in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A pilot investigation
DownloadSpring 2012
Individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) often present with aberrant respiratory-swallowing relationships. In this pilot study, eight individuals with ALS learned a volitional breathing technique designed to promote safe swallowing. The primary focus of the study was to evaluate the...
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Spring 2018
Kuffel Kupferschmidt, Kristina L
Background: 9.44 million adults in the United States experience swallowing difficulties (i.e., dysphagia), with the most common etiology being stroke (Bhattacharyya, 2014). Upon diagnosis, patients are typically referred to clinicians who prescribe swallowing exercises, however access to this...