This practical text is indispensable to all clinicians working with dysphagia and is suitable for those involved in a range of settings and with a diversity of client groups.

With its perspective on everyday working practice, \Working with Dysphagia\ fills a gap in an area where practical and workable material is much sought after.

This book is a useful resource for all therapists, ranging from students to specialist, as the practical assessment approach and comprehensive management strategies are supported throughout with references of recent relevant research.

Contents:

• Introduction;
• The normal swallow;
• Respiration and aspiration;
• Subjective assessment;
• Objective assessment;
• General issues in management;
• Tracheostomies and ventilators;
• Nutrition and hydration;
• Legal and professional issues;
• Health and safety;
• Making ethical decisions;
• Training other professionals;
• Appendices bring together examples of client advice sheets, programmes and details of available resources, including internet sites.

[ISBN: 9780863882494;Wire-o-Bound; 264 Pages]

[Authors: Lizzy Marks & Deirdre Rainbow; Age Suitability: Adult]