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Record Nr.

UNINA9910817755803321

Autore

Murry Thomas <1943->

Titolo

Clinical management of swallowing disorders / / Thomas Murry, Ricardo L. Carrau, Karen M.K. Chan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Diego, California : , : Plural, , [2020]

©2020

ISBN

1-63550-255-1

Edizione

[Fifth edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (371 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

616.323

Soggetti

Deglutition disorders

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction to and Epidemiology of Swallowing Disorders -- Anatomy and Physiology of the Swallowing Mechanism -- Swallowing Disorders Arising from Neurological Disorders and Other Diseases -- Swallowing Disorders Following Surgical Treatments -- Clinical Evaluation of Swallowing Disorders -- Instrumental Evaluation of Swallowing Disorders -- Treatment of Swallowing Disorders -- Nutrition and Diets -- Swallowing in the Aging Population -- Pediatric Dysphagia : Assessment of Disorders of Swallowing and Feeding -- Treatment of Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infants and Children -- Surgical Treatment and Prosthetic Management of Swallowing Disorders -- Case Studies.

Sommario/riassunto

"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"--