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January 1, 2025

Practice Patterns in Pediatric and Adult Dysphagia: Implications for Clinical Training

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JGJane GrothausKHKaitlyn HillMNMarlee Nebesniak

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Overview

Surveys reveal differences in dysphagia assessment and management techniques for adult and pediatric populations, suggesting training improvements for SLPs.

Key Points

  • Assessment patterns for dysphagia were similar across adult and pediatric populations, indicating a need for standardized training approaches.
  • Clinical evaluations like video fluoroscopic swallowing studies were commonly used, highlighting essential tools for SLPs in both groups.
  • Management techniques differed significantly, with pediatric approaches emphasizing oral-motor development and adult strategies focusing on effortful swallows.
  • Findings call for enhanced clinical training for speech language pathologists to address specific needs in both adult and pediatric dysphagia care.

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Grothaus et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af59d2ad7bf08b1eade271https://doi.org/10.33790/jrpr1100177
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