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View article: Mastication and oral myofunctional status in excess weight children and adolescents: A cross‐sectional observational study
Mastication and oral myofunctional status in excess weight children and adolescents: A cross‐sectional observational study Open
Background Masticatory function seems to play a role in the aetiology of obesity. However, literature on the association between oral myofunctional status and overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is scarce and contrasting. Ob…
View article: Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in pediatrics: A systematic review
Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in pediatrics: A systematic review Open
View article: Pharyngeal Residue Scoring in Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: Reliability Comparison and Applicability Among Different Scales
Pharyngeal Residue Scoring in Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: Reliability Comparison and Applicability Among Different Scales Open
View article: Mixed Consistencies in Dysphagic Patients: A Myth to Dispel
Mixed Consistencies in Dysphagic Patients: A Myth to Dispel Open
View article: Impact of Oral Myofunctional Therapy on Orofacial Myofunctional Status and Tongue Strength in Patients with Tongue Thrust
Impact of Oral Myofunctional Therapy on Orofacial Myofunctional Status and Tongue Strength in Patients with Tongue Thrust Open
Introduction: Tongue thrust is a frequent clinical condition characterized by abnormal patterns of movements and altered tongue posture on the mouth floor. It might contribute to determining alterations in the maxillofacial m…
View article: Psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Speech Handicap Index
Psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Speech Handicap Index Open
Objective: Speech impairment is common in patients affected by head and neck cancer and impact on quality of life. Therefore, specific instruments are required for its evaluation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometri…
View article: The Mealtime Assessment Scale (MAS): Part 2 – Preliminary Psychometric Analysis
The Mealtime Assessment Scale (MAS): Part 2 – Preliminary Psychometric Analysis Open
Aims: The Mealtime Assessment Scale (MAS) was developed to assess swallowing safety and efficacy during the meal. The study aims to perform a preliminary validation of MAS by investigating internal consistency, inter-rater ag…
View article: Functional fat injection under local anesthesia to treat severe postsurgical dysphagia, case report
Functional fat injection under local anesthesia to treat severe postsurgical dysphagia, case report Open
Background In this study, we present the first application of functional fat injection performed under local anesthesia in the treatment of severe dysphagia secondary to head and neck cancer surgery. Methods Functional fat injection was pe…
View article: Normative and validation data of an articulation test for Italian-speaking children
Normative and validation data of an articulation test for Italian-speaking children Open
View article: Dysphagia screening in subacute care settings using the Italian version of the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital (I-RBWH) dysphagia screening tool
Dysphagia screening in subacute care settings using the Italian version of the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital (I-RBWH) dysphagia screening tool Open
La maggior parte dei test di screening per la disfagia è stato sviluppato per essere utilizzato in pazienti con stroke. Solo pochi strumenti risultano applicabili a popolazioni più eterogenee di pazienti, come quelli ricoverati nelle unità…
View article: The Relationship between Socioeconomic Status and Narrative Abilities in a Group of Italian Normally Developing Children
The Relationship between Socioeconomic Status and Narrative Abilities in a Group of Italian Normally Developing Children Open
Objective: Only limited and conflicting information is available regarding the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and narrative abilities. Besides, the role fathers' SES plays in the development of their children…
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IALP News Open
View article: Contents Vol. 67, 2015
Contents Vol. 67, 2015 Open