Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders Hardcover – November 1, 1997 Author: Visit Amazon's Jeri A. Logemann Page | Language: English | ISBN:
0890797285 | Format: PDF, EPUB
Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders – November 1, 1997
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- Hardcover: 406 pages
- Publisher: Pro ed; 2 Sub edition (November 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0890797285
- ISBN-13: 978-0890797280
- Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 9.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #8 in Books > Textbooks > Medicine & Health Sciences > Medicine > Clinical > Otorhinolaryngology
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It is unfortunate that some reviewers of this book hold such a myopic view. I own this book and find myself referring this and other similar texts, such as "Deglutition and its Disorders" by Adrienne Perlman and Konrad Schulze-Delrieu, frequently. Clearly, not all individuals with dysphagia benefit from dysphagia therapy. In my humble opinion, the skills to identify patients who can benefit from SLP intervention for management of dysphagia and knowing what aspects to work on is a result of a good foundation in this speciality, ongoing continuing education, and direct clinical experience. A good measure of curiousity would help as well. Anyone who wants to learn about dysphagia would best benefit from a graduate level course that deals exclusively with the subject. Unfortunately, not all universities have a dysphagia program. Students are often left to fend themselves. I feel strongly that all SLPs working with individuals with dysphagia should attend on site CE classes offered by well known practitioners, regularly. The field is truly very broad, and a comprehensive review of the system from different perspectives definitely helps me improve my diagnostic and therapeutic skills. I find the following websites particularly useful to find CE courses - [...]
I consider Dr. Logemann's book a very good introduction to the subject. I was fortunate to have attended her course in San Diego a few years back and I was able to seek clarification on various issues presented in the book.
The first few chapters explain typical anatomical structures, such as the muscles involved in swallow, cranial nerve function, the sequence of muscular action that bring about a swallow, and the events following introduction of various types/textures of food in the mouth. Dr.
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