Dysphagia

This is the third edition of a major reference on dysphagia. The new edition selectively updates coverage in this rapidly expanding field without sacrificing the strengths of the previous edition. The text is intended as a scientifically grounded practical reference and guide. This practical book achieves exceptional balance without subspecialty arrogance or bias. The components of a dysphagia team and its impressive collective clinical wisdom is presented. Sound research literature is cited and appropriately interpreted. A critique of particular research studies or methodologies is not undertaken, nor does this text focus on priorities for future research. This new edition is timely and highly recommended.

Numerous health care specialists are involved in the management of swallowing disorders, including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, nurses, dietitians, gastroenterologists, neurologists, otolaryngologists, and radiologists. This unique and important book, now in its third edition, approaches management of the patient with a swallowing impairment from each of these perspectives, giving the reader a solid understanding of how each contributes to the total care of the patient.

* All chapters completely updated with new chapters on neurologic disorders
* Maintains the acclaimed multidisciplinary approach of the previous editions
* Authors are all renowned in their respective fields