Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders

Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders, Fifth Edition is a graduate-level textbook for speech-language pathology programs that examines the diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders in children and adults. Thoroughly updated, this popular text emphasizes evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary team management, swallowing safety, nutrition, behavioral treatments, and management following surgical options. Authored by two speech-language pathologists and an otolaryngologist for a multidisciplinary approach, the Fifth Edition continues to be easy-to-understand text for students and also serves as an up-to-date reference for practicing clinicians who treat swallowing disorders in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and private outpatient clinics. New to the Fifth Edition New chapter on the aging population! The Anatomy and Physiology chapter has been thoroughly updated and 15 beautiful, new full color illustrations have been added More images and enhanced figures, including additional FEES and fluoroscopy video studies of swallowing disorders in head and neck cancer and stroke patients Many new references, easy-to-read tables, and treatment hints Information on pediatric feeding and swallowing has been updated and expanded Evidence-based practice methods have been updated Content has been edited to be more concise, applicable, and reader friendly The text features numerous pedagogical aids to reinforce student understanding Case study inserts in many chapters and 9 extended case studies in the final chapter 32 videos Discussion questions and answers for each chapter Bolded and boxed key terms throughout with an end-of-book glossary Clinical tips, clinician s roles, areas of emphasis, and key learning points highlighted in boxes throughout the chapters 8 appendices featuring helpful tests and tools for clinicians NEW full clinical swallowing examination record form included in appendix Access to ancillary materials on a PluralPlus companion website, including instructor lecture slides, downloadable versions of the appendices, and PowerPoint flashcards Also Available Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders Workbook, Fifth Edition The companion workbook contains true/false, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions, along with study topics related to each chapter of the textbook. NOTE: This book comes with supplementary content on a PluralPlus companion website. If you purchase or rent a used copy of the printed book, the code to access the website printed inside the book may have been previously redeemed/used or be incorrect and you will not be able to use it. To guarantee access to the website, it is recommended you purchase a new copy of this book.