Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 4-26-2022
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Communication Sciences and Disorders
First Advisor
Carolyn Wiles Higdon
Second Advisor
Elizabeth Burklow
Third Advisor
Laurel Lambert
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
An increasing amount of current research indicates the prevalence of oral and pharyngeal dysphagia in all age groups, with a higher number of cases present in the geriatric population. Dysphagia is common in age-related diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and Dementia. The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and skills of speech- language pathologists (SLPs) working in long-term care, in the area of oral and pharyngeal dysphagia. Participating SLPs responded to a survey asking to self-identify their knowledge/skills in oral and pharyngeal dysphagia. The findings from this study revealed the variety of expertise of SLPs in treating patients with oral and pharyngeal dysphagia. The results suggested need for additional educational and clinical training in oral and pharyngeal dysphagia.
Recommended Citation
Griffin, Madelyn, "Speech-Language Pathologists' Skills and Knowledge In Dysphagia Management In Long-Term Care Facilities" (2022). Honors Theses. 2596.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/2596
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