About this Book

Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders, Fifth Edition is a textbook for speech-language pathology programs that examines the diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders in children and adults. Thoroughly updated, this popular text emphasizes evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary team management, swallowing safety, nutrition, behavioral treatments, and management following surgical options. Authored by two speech-language pathologists and an otolaryngologist for a multidisciplinary approach, the Fifth Edition continues to be easy-to-understand text for students and also serves as an up-to-date reference for practicing clinicians who treat swallowing disorders in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and private outpatient clinics.

New to the Fifth Edition

*New chapter on the aging population

*The Anatomy and Physiology chapter has been thoroughly updated and 15 beautiful, new full color illustrations have been added

*More images and enhanced figures, including additional FEES and fluoroscopy video studies of swallowing disorders in head and neck cancer and stroke patients

*Many new references, easy-to-read tables, and “treatment hints”

*Information on pediatric feeding and swallowing has been updated and expanded

*Evidence-based practice methods have been updated

*Content has been edited to be more concise, applicable, and reader friendly

The text features numerous pedagogical aids to reinforce student understanding

*Case study inserts in many chapters and 9 extended case studies in the final chapter

*32 videos

*Discussion questions and answers for each chapter

*Bolded and boxed key terms throughout with an end-of-book glossary

*Clinical tips, clinician’s roles, areas of emphasis, and key learning points highlighted in boxes throughout the chapters

*8 appendices featuring helpful tests and tools for clinicians

*NEW full clinical swallowing examination record form included in appendix

Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.