Dysphagia Therapy 1.12

An essential tool for clinicians and students, Dysphagia Therapy provides comprehensive support for managing and rehabilitating swallowing disorders. This pocket reference offers a range of features designed to assist in selecting the most appropriate treatments for addressing diagnosed impairments in dysphagia patients. With easy access to information on anatomy, cranial nerves, treatment procedures, and patient handouts, this resource facilitates a deeper understanding of the condition and effective treatment strategies.

Novice and experienced clinicians will benefit from the comprehensive coverage of all available options, ensuring confidence in making informed decisions. The convenience of having this wealth of information readily accessible at any time is invaluable.

Key Features:

• Personalized therapy options tailored to assessment results.
• Customized home programs for individual patients.
• Built-in clinician and patient education tools for quick reference.

Developed by three industry-leading dysphagia clinicians in collaboration with Tactus Therapy, a renowned provider of adult rehab apps, this app delivers up-to-date information to simplify the lives of clinicians and actively engage patients in their swallowing rehabilitation programs.

The app consists of four main sections:

1. Therapy Finder: By inputting identified impairments in patients, this feature recommends suitable therapy options.
2. Assessment: Provides valuable insights into each of the nine components of swallowing, including anatomical details, assessment techniques, and clinical relevance.
3. Treatment: Offers detailed information on 45 different swallowing management techniques, encompassing exercises, sensory treatments, compensatory strategies, and therapy protocols.
4. Resources: Comprises informative materials on cranial nerves, patient handouts, and anatomical drawings for educational purposes.

Testimonial from Brenda M. Arend, MA, CCC-SLP: "This app is an invaluable resource for SLPs working with dysphagia patients in any setting. Its well-organized structure simplifies finding the desired information. I particularly appreciate the cranial nerve section, which I have used in acute care to validate my assessments and ensure comprehensive evaluation. The 'Therapy Finder' feature offers research-based exercises, compensatory strategies, and maneuvers, accompanied by clear instructions for both the SLP and the patient."

App Authors: Yvette McCoy, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S; Tiffani Wallace, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S; Rinki Varindani Desai, MS, CCC-SLP

Please note: This app is exclusively intended for use by trained dysphagia clinicians and students. It should not be employed for self-diagnosis or self-administered therapy by individuals with swallowing disorders. Prior to downloading or utilizing this app, ensure that you possess the necessary credentials as a licensed healthcare professional (such as a speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, or dietitian) to provide dysphagia assessment and treatment.