Assessment of dysphagia in adults; resources and protocols in English and Spanish. (CD-ROM included).9781597560955 Assessment of dysphagia dysphagia /dys·pha·gia/ (-fa´jah) difficulty in swallowing. dys·pha·gia or dys·pha·gy n. Difficulty in swallowing or inability to swallow. in adults; resources and protocols in English and Spanish. (CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). included) Provencio-Arambula, Maria et al. Plural Publishing 2007 352 pages $89.95 Spiral Binding Plural protocols RC815 This resource for clinicians provides practical tools for the assessment of swallowing disorders Swallowing Disorders Definition Swallowing disorders include a number of diseases and conditions that cause difficulty in passing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach. in adults, and it is a companion to another volume on treatment. Provencio-Arambula (Children's Hospital Central California Children's Hospital Central California is a 297 bed pediatric hospital located on the San Joaquin River just north of Fresno, California, USA. The hospital has a 45,000 square mile service area covering most of California's central San Joaquin Valley. ) and co-authors offer detailed protocols for each assessment, and "scripts" for talking with patients are given in both English and Spanish. The CD-ROM contains a variety of modifiable MS Word files, including assessment forms, patient educational materials, and posters. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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