HS233-5-AU-CO:
Dysphagia
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2023/24
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 5
Inactive
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
15
05 April 2023
Requisites for this module
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This module will revise and build upon anatomy, physiology and neurology from year 1 of the degree and introduce students to observation, investigation and intervention techniques alongside the professional reasoning skills required to underpin practical management of dysphagia. Aspects of the work will be practical, for example role playing of oro-motor and assessment techniques.
This module aims to develop understanding of observation, identification and management of eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).
On successful completion of this module, the learner should be able to:
Have knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of typical eating, drinking and swallowing processes across the lifespan
Demonstrate understanding of aetiology and resulting pathological physiology of atypical eating, drinking and swallowing
Understand the impact of atypical/ disordered eating and drinking and swallowing on activity and participation, distress and wellbeing across the lifespan
Have knowledge of the patient / client journey from referral to leaving therapy
Understand the risk assessments and management of risk associated with eating, drinking and swallowing
Have knowledge of current approaches to clinical and instrumental assessment
Have knowledge of intervention, compensation and rehabilitation activity with patients/ clients with dysphagia
Have knowledge of outcome measurements and impact of management in eating, drinking and swallowing
This module is delivered in the spring term. In addition to some traditional lectures where tutors will share information you will be expected to work in small groups and independently to truly understand the content at a deep level. This will help enable you to experience the professional reasoning required to identify acquired speech language and communication difficulties and prepare to meet RCSLT practical competencies in the practice placement environment.
Taking a developmental approach to the programme, this speech and language therapy module will build upon understanding of anatomy, physiology and neurology from year one of the programme and provide opportunities for interactive learning supported by key lectures. Small group work and practical tasks will form the basis of the exploratory learning nature of this module. The emphasis will be to develop understanding of the range of eating drinking and swallowing difficulties which are experienced across the lifespan, whilst also developing the skills and professional reasoning ability to identify individuals' difficulties.
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Cichero, J.A.Y. and Murdoch, B.E. (2006)
Dysphagia: foundation, theory and practice. Chichester: Wiley. Available at:
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=164781.
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Leonard, R. and Kendall, K. (eds) (2019)
Dysphagia assessment and treatment planning: a team approach. Fourth edition. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing Inc. Available at:
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1885536.
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Daniels, S.K., Huckabee, M.L. and Gozdzikowska, K. (no date)
Dysphagia following stroke. Third edition. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing, Inc. Available at:
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2030402.
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Suiter, D.M. and Gosa, M.M. (2019) Assessing and Treating Dysphagia. New York: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc.
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Leslie, P. and Crawford, H. (2017)
The concise guide to decision making and ethics in dysphagia. Guildford, Surrey, UK: J&R Press Ltd. Available at:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/universityofessex-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6552957.
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Miller, R.M. and Britton, D. (2011)
Dysphagia in neuromuscular diseases. San Diego: Plural Publishing, Inc. Available at:
https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=842532.
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Rosenbek, J.C.
et al. (1996) ‘A penetration-aspiration scale’,
Dysphagia, 11(2), pp. 93–98. Available at:
https://coe.uoregon.edu/cds/files/2013/12/PenAsp-Scale-Article.pdf.
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Groher, M.E. and Crary, M.A. (2020)
Dysphagia. 3rd Revised edition. St Louis: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division. Available at:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780323636483.
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Atkinson, M.E. and McHanwell, S. (2018) Basic medical science for speech and language therapy students. Second edition. Guildford, England: J&R Press.
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‘International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders’ (no date). Available at:
https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/loi/14606984.
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Mouth Care Matters (no date). Available at:
https://mouthcarematters.hee.nhs.uk/.
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IDDSI – International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (no date). Available at:
https://iddsi.org/.
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RCSLT: Our statement on thickened fluids (no date). Available at:
https://www.rcslt.org/news/our-statement-on-thickened-fluids/.
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The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Ms Maria Miranda Rivera, email: mpmira@essex.ac.uk.
Mr Daniel Underdown, email: dunder@essex.ac.uk.
Daniel Underdown & Maria Miranda Rivera
E: ipladmin@essex.ac.uk
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Mrs Rachel Jane Starkey
University of Manchester
Senior Clinical Lecturer
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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