The Dysphagia Evaluation and Treatment Bundle is designed for speech and language therapists working with patients who are experiencing difficulty swallowing. This bundle includes informative handouts, screening and evaluation forms, treatment examples, sample goals, daily documentation, and more.
Contents
Section I. Informative Handouts
- What is Dysphagia?
- Signs and Symptoms
- Dysphagia Risk Factors
- Oral Care
- Safe Swallowing Strategies
- Thickened Liquids and Modified Diets
- Swallowing Medications
- Modifications and Cueing
Section II. Assessment
- General Dysphagia Evaluation Guidelines
- Clinical Bedside Swallow Form
- Swallow Evaluation
- ICD-10 Coding Worksheet
Section III. Patient Recommendations
- Diet Recommendations and Modified Diets
- Instrumental Testing Recommendations
- Communication Forms
- Safe Swallowing Strategies
- Frazier Free Water Protocol
- Daily Food Log
Section IV. Treatment
- Dysphagia Treatment Guide
- Exercise Tracking Forms and Handouts
- Long- and Short- Term Goals
- Daily Note Documentation Examples