Dysphagia management requires precise diagnosis and tailored interventions to ensure safe and effective swallowing. This book offers a clinical guide to identifying, evaluating, and treating swallowing disorders across age groups and medical conditions. It reviews diagnostic tools like FEES and VFSS, along with evidence-based therapeutic approaches including postural adjustments, sensory stimulation, and rehabilitative exercises. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, nutrition, and interdisciplinary coordination. Ethical concerns and quality-of-life issues are also explored. The text is indispensable for speech-language pathologists and healthcare providers specializing in feeding and swallowing care.
Keagan Doyle is a speech-language pathologist and clinical researcher with a specialization in swallowing disorders. His work encompasses both diagnostic innovations and evidence-based treatment strategies for oropharyngeal dysphagia. He has developed multidisciplinary care protocols and conducted clinical trials on rehabilitation techniques. His teaching emphasizes instrumental assessment methods such as FEES and VFSS. He also mentors graduate students and contributes to hospital dysphagia management programs.