Dysphagia Following Stroke

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Dysphagia Following Stroke, Fourth Edition continues to set the standard for clinically relevant, evidence-based guidance in the assessment and management of swallowing disorders in individuals with stroke. Written for practicing speech-language pathologists across medical and rehabilitation settings, this trusted resource seamlessly integrates foundational science with real-world clinical application to support confident, informed decision-making at every stage of care.

Grounded in contemporary research and shaped by decades of clinical and academic expertise, the fourth edition reflects the evolving landscape of dysphagia practice. The text offers a clear and structured approach that guides readers from essential background knowledge in anatomy, neurology, and biomechanics, through the identification of swallowing impairments, and into targeted, evidence-based intervention. Emphasizing clinical reasoning and rehabilitation, the authors present a modern perspective that highlights neuroplasticity and the role of cortical control in swallowing recovery after stroke.

Rich with clinical insights, case-based examples, and practical tools, this edition is designed to support clinicians across their careers, from those building foundational competence to experienced practitioners refining advanced skills. With enhanced learning features and expanded coverage of emerging technologies and treatment approaches, Dysphagia Following Stroke, Fourth Edition remains an indispensable resource for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

New to the Fourth Edition

• New co-authors Sebastian Doeltgen and Janina Wilmskoetter join Maggie-Lee Huckabee and contribute new perspectives
• Enhanced learning features: Each chapter now includes Key Points boxes for quick takeaways, and Deep Dive sections allow richer contextual exploration
• Significantly expanded focus on rehabilitation, with increased coverage of clinical reasoning, skill-based training, and the emerging role of generative AI in assessment and management
• Up-to-date evidence base: Incorporates new research and emerging clinical trends throughout, supported by refreshed and expanded visuals
• Access to a PluralPlus companion site with videos and clinical forms

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Videos, Forms/Documents

Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Abbreviations

Section 1: Background Knowledge

Chapter 1. Introduction to Dysphagia and Stroke
    Deep Dive 1. Brain Imaging in Acute Stroke
Chapter 2. The Neural Control of Swallowing: From Central to Peripheral
Chapter 3. Biomechanics of Swallowing

Section 2: Identification of Swallowing Impairment

Chapter 4. Swallowing Screening in Patients with Acute Stroke
    Deep Dive 2. Clinical Reasoning During Swallowing Assessment
Chapter 5. Clinical Swallowing Examination: History, Patient Interview, and Informal Cognitive and Communication Assessment
Chapter 6. The Clinical Swallowing Examination: The Evaluation of the Oral Mechanism
Chapter 7. The Clinical Swallowing Examination: Assessment of Oral Intake
Chapter 8. The Clinical Swallowing Examination: Predicting Dysphagia, Aspiration, and Adverse Events from Aspiration
Chapter 9. The Instrumental Swallowing Examination: The Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study
Chapter 10. The Instrumental Swallowing Examination: Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
Chapter 11. The Instrumental Swallowing Examination: Ultrasound Evaluation of Swallowing
Chapter 12. The Instrumental Swallowing Examination: Manometric Evaluation of Swallowing
Chapter 13. The Instrumental Swallowing Examination: Evaluation of Swallowing Respiratory Coordination
Chapter 14. Diagnosis of Dysphagia in Stroke
Chapter 15. Professional Responsibilities: Dysphagia Diagnosis in Stroke

Section 3: Dysphagia Management

Chapter 16. Diet Considerations: To Feed or Not to Feed
Chapter 17. Compensatory Management of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Chapter 18. Principles of Rehabilitation for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    Deep Dive 3. Neural Correlates of Dysphagia Recovery Following Stroke
Chapter 19. Rehabilitation of the Peripheral Sensorimotor Swallowing System
Chapter 20. Central Rehabilitation for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: Extrinsic Modulation
Chapter 21. Central Rehabilitation for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: Behavioral Adaptation
    Deep Dive 4. Motor Learning Principles/Motor Imagery in Dysphagia
Chapter 22. Medical and Surgical Management
Chapter 23. Artificial Intelligence in Dysphagia Management and Assessment
Chapter 24. Lagniappe: Closing Reflections on Contemporary Dysphagia Care
 
References
Index

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