Dysphagia; Awareness & Knowledge of Medical Practitioners and Understanding of Role of SLP in its Assessment & Management

Background: Dysphagia is a disorder of swallowing and/or feeding. It is associated with malnutrition, dehydration, pulmonary pneumonia and increased mortality. Timely assessment and management of dysphagia carried out by speech and language pathologist is necessary. SLPs evaluates and treats patient...

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Main Authors: Sana Amjad Kiyani, Ayesha Kamal Butt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied health sciences, Riphah International University 2014-03-01
Series:Journal Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Online Access:https://journals.riphah.edu.pk/index.php/jrcrs/article/view/423