Evidence-based systematic review: Oropharyngeal dysphagia behavioral treatments. Part V--applications for clinicians and researchers

Evidence-based practice (EBP) involves the integration of three essential principles: (1) the current best available research, (2) the clinician's experience and expertise, and (3) the patient's values and preferences. This report is the last in a series that presents the culmination of a...

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Published in:Journal of rehabilitation research and development 2009-01, Vol.46 (2), p.215-222
Main Authors: Wheeler-Hegland, Karen, Frymark, Tobi, Schooling, Tracy, McCabe, Daniel, Ashford, John, Mullen, Robert, Hammond, Carol Smith, Musson, Nan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavioral health care
Cancer
Decision making
Deglutition disorders
Deglutition Disorders - therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health care
Humans
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Physical Therapy Modalities
Posture
Speech therapists
Studies
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Summary:Evidence-based practice (EBP) involves the integration of three essential principles: (1) the current best available research, (2) the clinician's experience and expertise, and (3) the patient's values and preferences. This report is the last in a series that presents the culmination of a collaborative effort between the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Department of Veterans Affairs to examine the state of the evidence on seven behavioral swallowing interventions. This article addresses how speech-language pathologists treating individuals with oropharyngeal dysphagia can incorporate EBP into their clinical decision-making process. A fictitious patient scenario is presented and discussed as an example of the clinical application of the findings from the three systematic reviews in this series on evidence for the use of behavioral swallowing interventions. Also, recommendations for researchers studying dysphagia treatment are discussed, with the overall goal of facilitating the generation of a stronger evidence base for clinicians.
ISSN:0748-7711
1938-1352
DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2008.08.0093