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Warner H, Coutinho JM, Young N. Utilization of Instrumentation in Swallowing Assessment of Surgical Patients during COVID-19. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1471. [PMID: 37511846 PMCID: PMC10381285 DOI: 10.3390/life13071471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The aim of this study is to describe a measured return to instrumental dysphagia assessments for our vulnerable surgical patient population, such that best practice patterns could be resumed and our staff kept safe from transmission of COVID-19. A retrospective medical record review provided data on clinical practice patterns of swallowing assessment in an at-risk surgical patient population. Outcomes of this study support protocols that allow clinicians to safely resume the use of instrumental assessment and return to best practice in dysphagia assessment for our surgical patient population.
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- Heather Warner
- Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
- Department of Communication Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT 06515, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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McCarthy A, Galvin R, Dockery F, McLoughlin K, O'Connor M, Corey G, Whiston A, Carey L, Steed F, Tierney A, Robinson K. Multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation for older adults with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and process outcomes. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:391. [PMID: 37365515 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04098-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Older adults are at increased risk for disease severity and poorer prognosis following COVID-19 infection. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to explore the impact of multidisciplinary rehabilitation in the acute or post-acute hospital setting for older adults with COVID-19. METHODS The Cochrane library, EMBASE, Cinahl and Medline (via EBSCO), PubMed, and Web of Science were systematically searched in June 2022 and a repeat search was completed in March 2023. Screening, data extraction and quality appraisal were conducted independently by two reviewers. Studies reporting outcomes for older adults following multidisciplinary rehabilitation (provided by two or more Health and Social Care Professionals) were included. Both observational and experimental study designs were included. The primary outcome was functional ability. Secondary outcomes included discharge disposition, acute hospital and rehabilitation unit length of stay, mortality, primary and secondary healthcare utilisation, and long-term effects of COVID-19. RESULTS Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria, comprising a total of 570 older adults. Where reported, older adults stayed in the acute hospital for a mean of 18 days (95%CI, 13.35- 23.13 days) and in rehabilitation units for 19 days (95%CI, 15.88-21.79 days). There was a significant improvement in functional ability among older adults with COVID-19 who received multidisciplinary rehabilitation (REM, SMD = 1.46, 95% CI 0.94 to 1.98). The proportion of older adults who were discharged directly home following rehabilitation ranged from 62 to 97%. Two studies reported a 2% inpatient mortality rate of older persons during rehabilitative care. No study followed up patients after the point of discharge and no study reported on long term effects of COVID-19. CONCLUSIONS Multidisciplinary rehabilitation may result in improved functional outcomes on discharge from rehabilitation units/centres for older adults with COVID-19. Findings also highlight the need for further research into the long-term effect of rehabilitation for older adults following COVID-19. Future research should comprehensively describe multidisciplinary rehabilitation in terms of disciplines involved and the intervention provided.
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- Aoife McCarthy
- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Post Graduate Member HRI, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Geriatric and Stroke Medicine, and Integrated Care Team for Older People North Dublin, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Ageing and Therapeutics, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Ageing and Therapeutics, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Post Doctoral Researcher, Ageing Research Centre, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- UL Hospitals Group, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- UL Hospitals Group, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, Ageing Research Centre, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Vaughn RM, Bagatell N, McGovern H, Feinberg R, Hendry K, Chowdhury R, Cassidy JM. Politics, policies, and patient care: Rehabilitation therapists' experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN MEDICINE & HEALTHCARE 2023; 7:10823. [PMID: 37441129 PMCID: PMC10336862 DOI: 10.4081/qrmh.2023.10823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The year 2020 represents a historically turbulent period for the United States marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, a contentious political season, and heightened awareness of racism among citizens. This intersection of medicine, politics, and social unrest generated a demanding clinical environment for healthcare workers, including understudied groups such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. This descriptive qualitative study focused on experiences and perspectives of clinical rehabilitation therapists working in inpatient rehabilitation and acute-care units from September to November, 2020. Thirteen participants completed individual, semi-structured interviews focused on clinical practice and coping strategies. The analysis included a multi-step, inductive process. Four interconnecting factors chronicling participants' experiences emerged: sociopolitical, institutional, hospital unit, and personal. Stressors and buffers were noted that further shaped individual experiences. Utilization of an ecological framework provided a way to recognize the impact of a complex range of social and environmental factors affecting participants' experiences on personal and professional levels. Awareness of rehabilitation therapists' experiences enriches understanding of the pandemic's effect on healthcare workers and presents clinical implications for healthcare systems to promote therapist well-being.
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- Department of Health Sciences, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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Warner H, Young N. Best Practice in Swallowing Assessment in COVID-19. Dysphagia 2023; 38:397-405. [PMID: 35809094 PMCID: PMC9873208 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-022-10478-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the world as we know it. Service delivery for the instrumental evaluation of dysphagia in hospitalized patients has been significantly impacted. In many institutions, instrumental assessment was halted or eliminated from the clinical workflow, leaving clinicians without evidence-based gold standards to definitively evaluate swallowing function. The aim of this study was to describe the outcomes of an early, but measured return to the use of instrumental dysphagia assessment in hospitalized patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was extracted via a retrospective medical record review on all patients on whom a swallowing consult was placed. Information on patient demographics, type of swallowing evaluation, and patient COVID status was recorded and analyzed. Statistics on staff COVID status were also obtained. Over the study period, a total of 4482 FEES evaluations and 758 MBS evaluations were completed. During this time, no staff members tested COVID-positive due to workplace exposure. Results strongly support the fact that a measured return to instrumental assessment of swallowing is an appropriate and reasonable clinical shift during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Heather Warner
- Section of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
- Department of Communication Disorders, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, USA.
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- Section of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Sandberg CW, Niemkiewicz JK, Kubat AM, Conyers LM. Impact of COVID-19 on People With Aphasia: Emerging Rehabilitation Needs. REHABILITATION RESEARCH, POLICY, AND EDUCATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1891/re-21-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Purpose:The purpose of this article is to address an emerging issue in rehabilitation counseling: The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with aphasia (PWA).Method:Based upon a review of the literature this article provides an overview of (a) COVID-19 and emergent aphasia-related disability, (b) COVID-19 effects on stroke and aphasia services, (c) COVID-19 effects on mental health and employment of PWA.Results:This review of the impact of COVID-19 on PWA highlights the increased and emerging needs for rehabilitation counseling services related to an anticipated increase in incidence of aphasia related to COVID-19 illness and secondary impact of medical care for this population.Conclusion:The impact of COVID-19 on aphasia care in rehabilitation settings underscores the need for increased interprofessional education and collaboration to address the many gaps in aphasia care. Likewise, interdisciplinary research focused on rehabilitation outcomes in aphasia is needed to provide a foundation for evidence-based practice that conforms to the WHO-ICF framework.
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Fang WJ, Zheng F, Zhang LZ, Wang WH, Yu CC, Shao J, Wu YJ. Research progress of clinical intervention and nursing for patients with post-stroke dysphagia. Neurol Sci 2022; 43:5875-5884. [PMID: 35661279 PMCID: PMC9166186 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-022-06191-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is a common and costly complication of stroke and is associated with increased mortality, morbidity, and hospitalization. Although most patients can spontaneously resume swallowing, there are still many patients who do not recover and even die. Despite multiple advances in the acute treatment and secondary prevention of stroke, the effective treatment of PSD remains a neglected area. Studies have shown that repair mechanisms of neurostimulation techniques and increased cortical activity play an important role in the treatment of PSD. In addition, nutritional interventions are also crucial for the treatment of malnutrition in PSD patients. Therefore, this article reviews the effects of the current main clinical treatment methods and nutritional interventions on the treatment and rehabilitation of PSD patients. It also emphasized the necessity of developing an individualized care plan for PSD patients, which is of great significance to promote the clinical treatment, nutritional status, prognosis, and quality of life of PSD patients.
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- Wen-Juan Fang
- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Heifei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Heifei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Heifei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Heifei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Heifei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Second People's Hospital of Hefei, Heifei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230011, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China.
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Omori F, Fujiu-Kurachi M, Wada K, Yamano T. Development of a Remote Examination of Deglutition Based on Consensus Surveys of Clinicians (Part II): Reliability and Validity in Healthy Elderly Individuals and Oral Cancer Patients. Dysphagia 2022; 38:896-911. [PMID: 36167837 PMCID: PMC9514714 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-022-10514-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In our prior published study, we extracted evaluation items suitable for remote administration, and made a relatively simple Remote Examination of Deglutition (RED). This study aimed at verifying the reliability and validity of RED. The participants were 21 healthy elderly individuals and 72 postoperative oral cancer (OC) patients. OC patients underwent videofluoroscopic dysphagia examination, and severity was judged on the dysphagia severity scale (DSS). Reliability and validity of RED were examined in all participants under face-to-face conditions, in comparison with the Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA). Reliability and validity of remote administration of RED were examined in 40 participants. ROC curves were used to find cut-off RED scores to predict aspiration and deglutition disorders. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the items was 0.882. There was a high correlation between the total score of RED and MASA in the face-to-face condition. When RED score was compared among different severity groups (DSS1-4, DSS5-6, and DSS7), the total and oral preparatory stage scores revealed significant group differences. The area under the curve (AUC) for aspiration based on the ROC curve was 0.913, with a sensitivity/specificity of 0.80/0.98. The AUC for deglutition disorders was 0.819, with a sensitivity/specificity of 0.74/0.67. In both face-to-face and remote conditions, the reliability of RED was good.The reliability and validity of RED were confirmed. RED has shown the potential to assess the likelihood of aspiration and deglutition disorders in OC patients remotely as an initial assessment tool.
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- Fumitaka Omori
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fukuoka Dental College Hospital, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0193, Japan. .,Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-shi, Tsiba, 286-8686, Japan.
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- Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-3 Kouzunomori, Narita-shi, Tsiba, 286-8686, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fukuoka Dental College Hospital, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0193, Japan
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- Section of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Medicine, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0193, Japan
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Lee A, Fujiwara Y, Liker M, Yamamoto I, Takei Y, Gibbon F. Electropalatography (EPG) activities in Japan and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on EPG research and therapy: A report of presentations at the 7th EPG Symposium. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 2022; 57:906-917. [PMID: 35307940 PMCID: PMC9111328 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.12720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND At the 7th Electropalatography Symposium in Japan, held online on the 24 January 2021, a few speakers were invited to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted their research and/or speech therapy that involved the use of electropalatography (EPG) as well as the procedures adopted in order to continue their work in a safe manner. The information on protective measures when using instrumental techniques in speech research and therapy may be useful for colleagues in research and the clinic. AIMS The primary aims are: (1) to find out whether there are any published recommendations regarding protective measures for using EPG in research and clinic settings; (2) to discuss the impact of the pandemic and the corresponding restrictions and general protective measures directed (or advised) by local government and professional bodies at each stage of EPG work; and (3) to share experiences in using modified procedures for face-to-face EPG therapy sessions and combined EPG teletherapy. In addition, a brief overview of EPG and a summary of EPG research and clinical activities in Japan presented by one of the symposium organizers at the symposium are included. METHODS & PROCEDURES A review of the literature regarding protective measures recommended for using EPG for speech assessment and treatment or research, supplemented by a discussion of our own experiences. MAIN CONTRIBUTION The literature review showed that there are no guidelines regarding protective measures for using EPG, but there is some advice regarding speech recording using microphones. Most published articles related to speech and language therapy (SLT) service during COVID-19 are about telepractice or general clinical guidelines for face-to-face speech therapy sessions. The protective measures for using EPG developed based on the general guidelines recommended by local government and professional bodies (e.g., using visors, transparent acrylic board) were described. Using EPG in telepractice was discussed as well. CONCLUSIONS It has been challenging to continue EPG research and therapy during the pandemic. In order to deal with this crisis, available knowledge regarding infection control and recommendations from local government and professional bodies were applied to design methods and procedures that allowed EPG research and therapy to continue. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS What is already known on the subject There are general protective measures recommended by local government and professional bodies regarding speech therapy sessions (e.g., using personal protective equipment (PPE), social distancing), but little is known about the measures for using instrumental techniques in speech research and therapy, particularly EPG. The equipment of each instrumental technique is different, so measures that are appropriate for one may not be suitable for others. Hence, specific recommendations are needed for EPG. What this paper adds to existing knowledge This paper provides pointers to information about recommendations regarding protective measures for speech research and therapy, supplemented with suggestions specific to EPG provided by experienced users based on actual experience. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? In evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on EPG research and therapy, an analytical approach was taken to break down the steps involved in carrying out those activities, and the challenges we faced and the possible alternatives for completing the tasks were discussed. A similar approach can be applied to evaluate other aspects of speech therapy service.
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- Alice Lee
- Department of Speech and Hearing SciencesUniversity College CorkCorkIreland
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- Department of Speech TherapyOsaka Health Science UniversityOsakaJapan
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- Department of PhoneticsUniversity of ZagrebZagrebCroatia
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- Department of RehabilitationShowa UniversityShinagawa‐kuJapan
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- Department of Speech and Hearing SciencesUniversity College CorkCorkIreland
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Webler K, Carpenter J, Hamilton V, Rafferty M, Cherney LR. Dysphagia Characteristics of Patients Post SARS-CoV-2 During Inpatient Rehabilitation. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2022; 103:336-341. [PMID: 34757074 PMCID: PMC8555115 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2021.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate dysphagia in patients recovering from SARS-CoV-2 admitted to acute inpatient rehabilitation by summarizing clinical swallow evaluation and videofluoroscopic swallow study findings. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Urban inpatient rehabilitation hospital. PARTICIPANTS The first inpatients admitted with SARS-CoV-2 (N=40) who participated in a videofluoroscopic swallow study. INTERVENTIONS Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Patient characteristics upon admission (duration of intubation, tracheostomy status, comorbidities, videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) completion at previous level of care); admission International Dysphagia Diet level (IDDSI); Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA), Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS), dysphagia severity rating; penetration aspiration scale (PAS) rated during VFSS; and IDDSI level recommended after completion of VFSS. RESULTS Twenty percent of patients had been evaluated by videofluoroscopy in acute care. Nineteen of 37 (51%) individuals were upgraded to IDDSI level 7 regular diet with level 0 thin liquids and achieved a FOIS of 7 after the completion of the VFSS. Five individuals (13%) received a diet downgrade or remained on the same diet recommendations from their admission. Total numerical score (TNS) of less than 170 on the MASA predicted presence of aspiration in 27% of patients (6 of 22). Seventy-two percent of the sample (16 of 22) had a TNS less than 170 but did not demonstrate any instances of aspiration. The odds of patients having a PAS of 3 or greater increased by approximately 15% (odds ratio, 1.15; 95% confidence interval, 1.03-1.27; P=.013). Thus, with each additional day of intubation during acute care stay, there was a 15% greater likelihood of having airway invasion. CONCLUSIONS Instrumental swallow evaluations are imperative to diagnose and treat dysphagia in the post-coronavirus disease population. Because of the heterogeneity of this population, high incidence of prolonged intubation, and limitations of the clinical swallowing evaluation, instrumental assessments need to be performed on a more consistent basis as infection prevention protocols evolve.
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- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois; Think and Speak, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois
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- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois; Think and Speak, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois
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- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois; Think and Speak, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois; Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
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Ward EC, Raatz M, Marshall J, Wishart LR, Burns CL. Telepractice and Dysphagia Management: The Era of COVID-19 and Beyond. Dysphagia 2022; 37:1386-1399. [PMID: 35428923 PMCID: PMC9012247 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-022-10444-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic drove rapid and widespread uptake of telepractice across all aspects of healthcare. The delivery of dysphagia care was no exception, with telepractice recognized as a service modality that could support social distancing/infection control, overcome service delivery challenges created by lockdowns/service closures, and address consumer concerns about attending in-person appointments. Now, almost two years since most services first rapidly deployed telepractice, it is time to reflect on the big picture, and consider how telepractice will continue as a service option that is sustained and integrated into mainstream dysphagia care. It is also timely to consider the research agenda needed to support this goal. To this end, in this paper we present 4 discussion topics, which raise key considerations for the current and future use of telepractice within adult and pediatric dysphagia services. These are (1) Dysphagia services must meet consumer and service needs; (2) Aspects of dysphagia services can be safely and reliably provided via telepractice; (3) Telepractice can be used in flexible ways to support the delivery of dysphagia services; and (4) Providing quality dysphagia services via telepractice requires planned implementation and evaluation. Then directions for future research are discussed. These considerations are presented to help shift perspectives away from viewing telepractice as simply a COVID-19 "interim-care solution". Rather, we encourage clinicians, services, and researchers to embrace a future of "integrated care", where traditional dysphagia services are combined with telepractice models, to enhance the quality of care provided to our clients.
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- Elizabeth C. Ward
- Centre for Functioning and Health Research (CFAHR), Metro South Hospital and Health Service, PO Box 6053, Buranda, QLD 4102 Australia ,School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,Speech Pathology Department, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,Speech Pathology Department, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- Centre for Functioning and Health Research (CFAHR), Metro South Hospital and Health Service, PO Box 6053, Buranda, QLD 4102 Australia ,School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD Australia ,Speech Pathology Department, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD Australia
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Aphasia is an acquired neurological language disorder after brain damages. Persons with aphasia (PWA) are more susceptible to behavioral and emotional implications due to inherent communication and/or cognitive difficulties. Currently, little is known regarding the impact of COVID-19 on PWA. RECENT FINDINGS There are now growing reports with evidence of neurological and dysexecutive syndromes subsequent to interference of brain functions in acute patients with COVID-19, leading to variable aphasia-like symptoms. COVID-19 affected chronic PWA more in terms of disrupted communication and daily routines, worsened psychosocial well-being, and difficulties getting aphasia services that adequately addressed their needs. Acute versus chronic PWA were disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Recognizing, examining, and managing COVID-19-related neurological and behavioral problems in PWA is not straightforward. As we passed the 1-year mark and approaching the 2-year mark of the onset of COVID-19, more research is necessary to prioritize strategies for improving current evidence-based care and rehabilitation of aphasia.
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- Anthony Pak-Hin Kong
- Academic Unit of Human Communication, Development, and Information Sciences (CDIS), The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, SAR, Hong Kong.
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Altschuler T, Santiago R, Gormley J. Ensuring communication access for all during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: supporting patients, providers, and caregivers in hospitals. Augment Altern Commun 2021; 37:155-167. [PMID: 34338583 DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2021.1956584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed substantial gaps in communication access for patients across hospital settings. With the rise in positive cases globally, the need for communication enhancement strategies, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), has emerged as a critical need. Many resources exist that describe AAC assessment and intervention processes in the acute care setting; however, AAC service provision in the COVID-19 pandemic is fraught with many unanticipated challenges. Patients, providers, and caregivers have encountered significant communication strain both at the bedside and beyond hospital walls, resulting in a communication crisis induced by many COVID-19 related variables. This article describes the sequelae of symptoms a person with COVID-19 may experience, progression of communication needs, and evidence-based solutions to supporting communication access. Barriers related to the COVID-19 pandemic are outlined (e.g., evolving infection control practices, personal protective equipment requirements, visitor policies, and more) along with response recommendations to support communication enhancement efforts for people with and without COVID-19 benefiting from access to AAC.
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- Tami Altschuler
- Department of Speech-Language Pathology, Rusk Rehabilitation, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement; Inpatient Augmentative Communication Program, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Speech-Language Pathology Department, Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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Wasilewski MB, Cimino SR, Kokorelias KM, Simpson R, Hitzig SL, Robinson L. Providing Rehabilitation to Patients Recovering from COVID-19: A Scoping Review. PM R 2021; 14:239-258. [PMID: 34240576 PMCID: PMC8441670 DOI: 10.1002/pmrj.12669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Objective To synthesize the nature and extent of research on rehabilitation care provision to patients with COVID‐19. Specifically, we aimed to (1) describe the impact of COVID on patients and associated rehabilitation needs, (2) outline the adaptations and preparations required to enable the provision of COVID rehabilitation, (3) describe the types of rehabilitation services and treatments provided to COVID patients, and (4) identify barriers and facilitators to delivering COVID rehabilitation. Literature Survey We searched Medline, PsychINFO, Embase, and CINAHL on June 26, 2020 using key words such as “rehabilitation,” “physical medicine,” “allied health professionals,” and variations of “COVID.” The search was updated on October 13, 2020. We included articles published in English and that focused on some aspect of COVID rehabilitation for adults. We excluded articles focused on pediatric populations and those not focused (or minimally focused) on rehabilitation for COVID patients. Methodology Data were charted based on article type (ie, primary data, secondary data, guidelines). Key information extracted included (1) COVID sequelae; (2) rehabilitation adaptations; (3) structure, function, and content of rehabilitation services/programs; (4) facilitators and/or barriers to providing COVID rehabilitation; and (5) recommendations for COVID rehabilitation programming. Data were synthesized narratively. Synthesis In total, 128 articles were included in the review that reported primary data (n = 33), secondary data (n = 82), and clinical practice/patient self‐management guidelines (n = 13). Evidence begins to suggest that rehabilitation is necessary and valuable for addressing COVID‐related declines in health, function, and well‐being. Most articles recommended that an individualized rehabilitation program be provided across the continuum of care by an interdisciplinary team of professionals and that the nature and extent of rehabilitation be informed by the care setting and COVID severity. Most issues that challenged COVID rehabilitation delivery were directly addressed by the facilitators and adaptations identified. Conclusions Future recommendations include a greater emphasis on the psychosocial aspects of COVID rehabilitation, inclusion of families in rehabilitation planning, and the use of qualitative approaches to complement clinical data.
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COVID-19: reflections on providing dysphagia care in a Boston hospital. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2021; 29:187-193. [PMID: 33883424 DOI: 10.1097/moo.0000000000000714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Coronavirus Disease-19, (COVID-19) has challenged the customary practice of speech language pathologists (SLPs) in the acute care hospital arena, particularly in patients with swallowing disorders. RECENT FINDINGS In this article, we present themes that emerged from qualitative interviews in which 15 SLPs in a tertiary academic medical center in Boston share their clinical experience caring for over 500 patients with COVID-19: triumphs, concerns, and fears. SUMMARY The broad themes addressed include adapting to practice laced with fear and uncertainty about safety for themselves and their decision making, coming to terms with disparate and unpredictable clinical presentation, teamwork and collaboration and relationships with their patients despite physical and language barriers.
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Malandraki GA, Arkenberg RH, Mitchell SS, Malandraki JB. Telehealth for Dysphagia Across the Life Span: Using Contemporary Evidence and Expertise to Guide Clinical Practice During and After COVID-19. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2021; 30:532-550. [PMID: 33555933 PMCID: PMC8740558 DOI: 10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2020] [Revised: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Purpose Our aim was to critically review recent literature on the use of telehealth for dysphagia during the COVID-19 pandemic and enhance this information in order to provide evidence- and practice-based clinical guidance during and after the pandemic. Method We conducted a rapid systematized review to identify telehealth adaptations during COVID-19, according to peer-reviewed articles published from January to August 2020. Of the 40 articles identified, 11 met the inclusion criteria. Full-text reviews were completed by three raters, followed by qualitative synthesis of the results and description of practical recommendations for the use of telehealth for dysphagia. Results Seven articles were guidelines articles, three were editorials, and one was a narrative review. One article focused on telehealth and dysphagia during COVID-19. The remaining 10 mentioned telehealth in varying degrees while focusing on dysphagia management during the pandemic. No articles discussed pediatrics in depth. The most common procedure for which telehealth was recommended was the clinical swallowing assessment (8/11), followed by therapy (7/11). Six articles characterized telehealth as a second-tier service delivery option. Only one article included brief guidance on telehealth-specific factors, such as legal safeguards, safety, privacy, infrastructure, and facilitators. Conclusions Literature published during the pandemic on telehealth for dysphagia is extremely limited and guarded in endorsing telehealth as an equivalent service delivery model. We have presented prepandemic and emerging current evidence for the safety and reliability of dysphagia telemanagement, in combination with practical guidelines to facilitate the safe adoption of telehealth during and after the pandemic.
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- Georgia A. Malandraki
- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
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Doll EJ, Braden MN, Thibeault SL. COVID-19 and Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Practice of Voice and Upper Airway Disorders. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2021; 30:63-74. [PMID: 33332145 PMCID: PMC8740584 DOI: 10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Revised: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Purpose Evaluation and management of voice and upper airway disorders in adults and children, by speech-language pathologists worldwide, have been significantly altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Secondary to the pathogenic nature of the virus in the respiratory tract and upper airway, it is essential that speech-language pathologists who specialize in these disorders are knowledgeable of current practices to provide evidence-based care while minimizing viral transmission. Understanding how and when SARS-CoV-2 spreads is critical to the development of effective infection prevention within clinical practices. Method We established an evidence-based clinical practice guide for clinicians working with voice and upper airway through a comprehensive evaluation of peer-reviewed journals, non-peer-reviewed manuscripts on preprint servers, national health guidelines, and published and online consensus statements and emerging data. Emphasis was placed on risk mitigation for viral transmission via safe clinical practices, including evaluative procedures, therapy including telehealth, personal protective equipment, room, staffing, and distancing considerations. Results/Conclusions While knowledge relevant to viral transmission of SARS-CoV-2 is rapidly evolving, there is a paucity of literature specific to the evaluation and treatment of voice and upper airway disorders. Within these confines and given the potentially significant high risk of infection secondary to the nature of COVID-19, we summarize current considerations and recommend best practices that maximize risk mitigation whereby ensuring patient and provider safety.
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Jones CA, Colletti CM, Ding MC. Post-stroke Dysphagia: Recent Insights and Unanswered Questions. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2020; 20:61. [PMID: 33136216 PMCID: PMC7604228 DOI: 10.1007/s11910-020-01081-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW We explored themes in recent post-stroke dysphagia literature, focusing on the following questions: (1) What does post-stroke dysphagia look like?; (2) Who gets post-stroke dysphagia?; (3) What are the consequences of post-stroke dysphagia?; and (4) How can we improve treatment of post-stroke dysphagia? RECENT FINDINGS There have been several improvements in quantitative descriptions of swallowing physiology using standard and new evaluation techniques. These descriptions have been correlated with lesion locations, and several factors can predict development of post-stroke dysphagia and its sequelae. Novel treatment paradigms have leveraged post-stroke neuroplastic improvements using neurostimulation and biofeedback techniques. Despite recent findings, the field is limited by lack of standardization and unanswered questions on rehabilitation variables. Our improved understanding of post-stroke dysphagia will enhance our ability to prevent, identify, and treat it. Future work should be grounded in swallowing physiology and continue refining treatments, particularly in the acute stage.
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- Corinne A Jones
- Neurology; Dell Medical School, The University of Texas, 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. B, Stop Z0700, Austin, TX, 78712, USA. .,Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences; Moody College of Communication, The University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA.
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- Neurology; Dell Medical School, The University of Texas, 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. B, Stop Z0700, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Neurology; Dell Medical School, The University of Texas, 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. B, Stop Z0700, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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