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View article: Content Validity Testing of a Nurse-Led Pediatric Dysphagia Screening Tool for Acute and Critical Care Settings Using eDelphi Methodology
Content Validity Testing of a Nurse-Led Pediatric Dysphagia Screening Tool for Acute and Critical Care Settings Using eDelphi Methodology Open
Background: Pediatric oropharyngeal dysphagia screening protocols remain limited in acute and critical care settings due to the lack of psychometrically valid and reliable tools. Objectives: The eDelphi methodology was employed to establis…
View article: Components of empathy: A Delphi study
Components of empathy: A Delphi study Open
The resulting definition of empathy focuses on sustainable ways empathy can be shown and the skills this capacity relies on. The components and sub-skills of empathy are self-reflection, which helps process empathic encounters and learn fr…
View article: Pharyngolaryngeal Abnormalities viewed via nasoendoscopy associated with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Adults: A Scoping Review
Pharyngolaryngeal Abnormalities viewed via nasoendoscopy associated with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Adults: A Scoping Review Open
To identify in the literature which pharyngolaryngeal abnormalities (PLA) co-occur or are associated with oropharyngeal dysphagia when viewed via nasoendoscopy. Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is an examination used to …
View article: An Evaluation of Online Resources for Paediatric Tube Feeding in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Document Analysis
An Evaluation of Online Resources for Paediatric Tube Feeding in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Document Analysis Open
Background Paediatric tube feeding is a crucial intervention for children unable to meet nutritional needs orally, yet information available to families is often insufficient. This study explores the availability and quality of online pati…
View article: Pill Shape Determines Esophageal Transit Times—A Pill‐to‐Pill Study
Pill Shape Determines Esophageal Transit Times—A Pill‐to‐Pill Study Open
Objective When manufacturing medications, several parameters are considered in pill design, particularly shape and size. We hypothesized that oval‐shaped pills would transit more quickly through the esophagus than round pills. Methods Esop…
View article: Gold Laser Cricopharyngeal Myectomy for Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction
Gold Laser Cricopharyngeal Myectomy for Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction Open
Objectives To describe cricopharyngeal myectomy (CPMec) with Gold laser for the treatment of CP bar with Zenker's diverticulum and evaluate long‐term outcomes of CPMec with Gold laser, utilizing quantitative fluoroscopic measures, dietary …
View article: Functional dysphagia: Developing a framework for assessment and treatment
Functional dysphagia: Developing a framework for assessment and treatment Open
We should consider a broader biopsychosocial framework in dysphagia practice so that those with functional dysphagia no longer go through a process of diagnosis through exclusion. While large scale randomised efficacy trials do not exist-a…
View article: Oesophageal screening in videofluoroscopic swallow studies: Perspectives from the multidisciplinary dysphagia team to refine the clinical pathway
Oesophageal screening in videofluoroscopic swallow studies: Perspectives from the multidisciplinary dysphagia team to refine the clinical pathway Open
Background Videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) are multidisciplinary swallowing assessments led by speech‐language therapists (SLTs). The purpose of oesophageal screening in VFSS is to guide further diagnostic assessment and treatment…
View article: Children with a tracheostomy: Global speech-language therapists' practice
Children with a tracheostomy: Global speech-language therapists' practice Open
This expert opinion paper summarises the current evidence-base and international paediatric tracheostomy practice. SLTs were experienced and confident in tracheostomy. The SLT role varies internationally with a lack of formal written polic…
View article: Characterization of swallowing biomechanics and function in untreated infants with spinal muscular atrophy: A natural history dataset
Characterization of swallowing biomechanics and function in untreated infants with spinal muscular atrophy: A natural history dataset Open
Background: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a progressive neuromuscular disorder that in its most severe form, causes profound swallowing deficits. There remains a paucity of research systematically elucidating the biomechanical and funct…
View article: Introducing the Framework for RigOr aNd Transparency In REseaRch on Swallowing (FRONTIERS): An Editorial
Introducing the Framework for RigOr aNd Transparency In REseaRch on Swallowing (FRONTIERS): An Editorial Open
This is an editorial introducing the Framework for RigOr aNd Transparency In REseaRch on Swallowing (FRONTIERS) forum.
View article: Developing a stakeholder led stuttering resource for teachers in New Zealand
Developing a stakeholder led stuttering resource for teachers in New Zealand Open
Students who stutter at school often have difficult school experiences. Teachers play a pivotal role in students' lives but need the skills to support those who stutter in the classroom. The overall goal of this study was to develop and ev…
View article: Exploring the influence of appearance evaluation apprehension: How fear of negative evaluation affects quality of life in people with Vestibular Schwannoma
Exploring the influence of appearance evaluation apprehension: How fear of negative evaluation affects quality of life in people with Vestibular Schwannoma Open
People diagnosed with Vestibular Schwannoma (VS) can experience several symptoms both pre and post-treatment. These, alongside the diagnosis experience, can significantly impact their daily life. The present research is a continuation of a…
View article: Quality of life and broader experiences of those with acoustic neuroma: a mixed methods approach
Quality of life and broader experiences of those with acoustic neuroma: a mixed methods approach Open
Background Acoustic neuromas (ANs) are consistently associated with decreased quality of life (QOL) related to the physical and psychosocial impacts of symptoms experienced from the tumour and its treatment. This study explored patient-rep…
View article: Auckland Regional Cleft Palate Service: service accessibility and speech outcomes
Auckland Regional Cleft Palate Service: service accessibility and speech outcomes Open
aim: This study explored speech outcomes for five-year-olds born with cleft palate residing in the Auckland Regional Cleft Palate Service catchment, with a focus on ethnicity and geographical influences on service accessibility and speech …
View article: Investigating Parkinson's disease with dual high resolution pharyngeal manometry with impedance and videofluoroscopy
Investigating Parkinson's disease with dual high resolution pharyngeal manometry with impedance and videofluoroscopy Open
Purpose To characterize pharyngeal function in people with Parkinson's Disease using both high resolution impedance manometry (HRIM) and videofluoroscopy (VFSS) and to explore correlations between VFSS and HRIM metrics. Methods All partici…
View article: The current state of empathy, compassion and person-centred communication training in healthcare: An umbrella review
The current state of empathy, compassion and person-centred communication training in healthcare: An umbrella review Open
For policy and practice, we advise the inclusion of empathic communication into the curriculum; longitudinal and sequenced learning; debriefing, targeted feedback, enabling self-reflection, deliberate practice, experiential learning; impro…
View article: A Novel Quantitative Measure of Pharyngeal Shortening
A Novel Quantitative Measure of Pharyngeal Shortening Open
Background Little is known about pharyngeal shortening (PShort) during swallowing. This observational study measured PShort during swallowing in healthy adults and compared it to patients with swallowing impairments of different aetiologie…
View article: The effect of symptomatology and mental wellbeing on quality of life in people with acoustic neuroma
The effect of symptomatology and mental wellbeing on quality of life in people with acoustic neuroma Open
Symptoms and mood contribute to QOL for those diagnosed with AN. This can be understood through the common-sense model and fear of cancer recurrence. Screening for psychological difficulties should be provided from the point of diagnosis t…
View article: Home-based oral health program for adults with intellectual disabilities: An intervention study
Home-based oral health program for adults with intellectual disabilities: An intervention study Open
Oral health programs for adults with intellectual disabilities living in supported housing are well received by staff and residents, leading to changes in oral care routines and measurable changes in oral health.
View article: A systematic review of behavioural therapies for improving swallow and cough function in Parkinson’s disease
A systematic review of behavioural therapies for improving swallow and cough function in Parkinson’s disease Open
This systematic review evaluated the efficacy of therapeutic interventions on improving swallow, respiratory, and cough functions in Parkinson's disease (PD). A PRISMA systematic search was implemented across six databases. We selected stu…
View article: Pharyngeal Squeeze Maneuver During Endoscopy—What Does it Tell Us?
Pharyngeal Squeeze Maneuver During Endoscopy—What Does it Tell Us? Open
Objectives Diminished pharyngeal constriction is a common biomechanical deficit associated with dysphagia and holds strong predictive value for aspiration. Pharyngeal squeeze manoeuvre (PSM) was previously validated for evaluating pharynge…
View article: Implementing an interprofessional palliative care education program to speech-language therapy and dietetic students
Implementing an interprofessional palliative care education program to speech-language therapy and dietetic students Open
Palliative care education for allied health professionals has received minimal research attention. This longitudinal study followed the development of an education program for speech-language therapy (SLT) and dietetic (DT) students. The p…
View article: Oesophageal screening in videofluoroscopic swallow studies: Perceptions and practices of Australian speech-language pathologists
Oesophageal screening in videofluoroscopic swallow studies: Perceptions and practices of Australian speech-language pathologists Open
There is building evidence that oesophageal screening (OS) should be considered a critical component of videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS). This study surveyed Australian speech-language pathologists (SLPs) regarding current practice…