Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders
by Thomas Murry, Karen Chan, Erin H. Walsh
6th Edition
Publisher: Plural Publishing, Inc.
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781635507560 |
| eText ISBN | 9781635504835 |
| Publisher | Plural Publishing, Inc. |
| Publishing Year | 2026 |
| Edition | 6th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 377 |
Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders, 6th Edition, provides graduate students in speech-language pathology with direct guidance on diagnosing and managing swallowing impairments across the lifespan. Authors Thomas Murry, Karen Chan, and Erin H. Walsh present foundational concepts essential for clinical preparation. The text establishes how clinicians evaluate patient needs and implement appropriate care.
The narrative addresses early intervention methods and specific behavioral treatments. It also outlines the distinct clinical duties of speech-language pathologists when managing patients after surgical procedures. These sections examine practical approaches to clinical decision-making.
To aid concept retention, the text features full-color images, instructional videos, and detailed case studies. This publication supports graduate-level academic programs while assisting speech-language pathologists in active practice.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to and Epidemiology of Swallowing Disorders
- • Introduction
- • Need for Early Intervention
- • Epidemiology
- • Biomedical Ethics: Principles and Practices
- • Summary
- • Discussion Questions
- • Study Questions
- • References
Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Swallowing Mechanism
- • Introduction
- • Central Nervous System
- • Peripheral Nervous System
- • Anatomy of the Swallowing Mechanism
- • The Normal Swallow
- • Cranial Nerves Involved in Swallowing
- • Sphincters
- • Central Neural Control of Swallowing
- • Respiration and Deglutition
- • Summary
- • Discussion Questions
- • Study Questions
- • References
Chapter 3: Swallowing Disorders Arising From Neurological Disorders and Other Diseases
- • Introduction
- • Neurological Disorders
- • Swallowing Disorders Found in Critical Care Patients
- • Esophageal Swallowing Disorders
- • Infectious Diseases
- • Medications and Swallowing Disorders
- • Autoimmune Disorders and Diseases
- • Anterior Cervical Spine Disorders
- • Summary
- • Discussion Questions
- • Study Questions
- • References
Chapter 4: Swallowing Disorders Following Surgical Treatments of Head and Neck
- • Introduction
- • Neoplasms
- • Head and Neck Surgery
- • Laryngeal Surgery
- • Skull Base Surgery
- • Tracheotomy
- • Swallowing Disorders Following Radiation Therapy
- • Zenker Diverticulum
- • Summary
- • Discussion Questions
- • Study Questions
- • References
Chapter 5: Clinical Evaluation of Swallowing Disorders
- • Introduction
- • Evidence-Based Practice
- • Multidisciplinary Dysphagia Team
- • Swallowing Screening
- • Clinical Swallow Evaluation
- • Self-Assessments
- • Related Self-Assessments to Dysphagia
- • Summary
- • Discussion Questions
- • Study Questions
- • References
Chapter 6: Instrumental Evaluation of Swallowing Disorders
- • Introduction
- • Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
- • Modified Barium Swallow
- • Modified Barium Swallow, Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, and Silent Aspiration
- • Mano
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