The Source Dysphagia‚ Fourth Edition Nancy B. Swigert

Description NEW! Ages: Adult This best-selling book is a practical resource that gives you an evidence-based working knowledge of the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia plus tools to organize your dysphagia services. The Source Dysphagia‚ Fourth Edition is filled with need-to-know information and patient/staff education materials that busy clinicians can use every day! The chapters in the book cover: Preparing for a Patient Assessment Screenings and Bedside or Clinical Evaluations Instrumental Assessment of Swallowing Dysphagia Treatment: Theoretical Basis, Planning, and Implementing Documentation of Dysphagia Treatment Special Considerations in Critical Care Ethics and Decision Making in Dysphagia Management: Palliative and Hospice Care Education and Advocacy Reimbursement: Coding and Documenting Dysphagia Services Practicing From an Evidence Base The fourth edition provides current information about evaluation and treatment, with particular attention to updating evidence for t