Dysphagia Assessment and Treatment Planning: A Comprehensive Guide

By Rebecca Leonard and Katherine Kendall, this invaluable textbook is a must-have for speech-language pathology programs, offering a multidisciplinary approach to dysphagia assessment and treatment planning.

Integrating Anatomy, Physiology, and Evidence-Based Practices

The fifth edition of Dysphagia Assessment and Treatment Planning presents a comprehensive overview of aerodigestive tract anatomy and physiology, objective assessment techniques, and evidence-based treatment approaches. With contributions from experts in speech-language pathology, otolaryngology, and gastroenterology, this textbook provides a unique, interdisciplinary perspective on the diagnosis and management of swallowing disorders.

Organization and Content

The textbook is organized to reflect the progression of most graduate-level dysphagia courses, with in-depth assessment techniques presented in the first half and special populations discussed in the latter half. The fifth edition features:

• Expanded references and recently published literature reviews
• New figures and tables to enhance understanding
• Updated treatment approaches, including neuroplasticity, chin tuck against resistance (CTAR), and prophylactic strategies
• A new chapter on telehealth and dysphagia, available on the companion website and in the ebook version
• An enhanced and expanded chapter on endoscopy
• Streamlined and condensed chapters on fluoroscopy
• A new chapter on the impact of dysphagia on the airway and the effects of artificial airways on swallowing function
• Updated nutrition guidelines, focusing on texture modifications and dietary preferences for optimal nutrition
• A detailed discussion of thickeners and adequate nutrition in the pediatrics chapter
• Updated end-of-chapter reflection questions
• Supplementary boxes with effective and well-documented examples of specific treatments
• Additional videos with case studies on the companion website

Ancillary Materials and Companion Workbook

PluralPlus Online Ancillary Materials offer:

• PowerPoint lecture slides highlighting major topics of each chapter
• An image bank for instructors
• Videos of patient studies and demonstrations of instrumental assessment techniques for students

A separate companion workbook, Dysphagia Assessment and Treatment Planning Workbook, Fifth Edition, provides practical exercises aligned with each chapter of the textbook, designed to clarify and expand on information presented in the text.

Book Details

Published by Plural Publishing Inc. on October 10, 2023, this textbook is available in English, with 481 pages, ISBN-10: 1635504732, and ISBN-13: 978-1635504736.