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Enhancing Dysphagia Management Skills During COVID-19: Key Insights for Practitioners

Enhancing Dysphagia Management Skills During COVID-19: Key Insights for Practitioners
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the management of dysphagia, requiring practitioners to adapt their approaches to ensure safety and effectiveness. Based on the research article "Dysphagia management during COVID-19 pandemic: A review of the literature and international guidelines," here are some key insights and strategies to enhance your dysphagia management skills during these challenging times.

Key Recommendations for Dysphagia Management

According to the review, the following strategies are essential for managing dysphagia during the pandemic:

Clinical and Instrumental Assessments

During the pandemic, it is recommended to limit the use of aerosol-generating procedures. Clinical assessments should include:

Instrumental assessments such as flexible fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and videofluoroscopy (VF) should only be performed when absolutely necessary and under strict protective measures.

Rehabilitation Approaches

For rehabilitation, the focus should be on safe, non-invasive methods:

Face-to-face interventions that pose a high risk of infection should be avoided. Instead, telemedicine can be an effective tool for delivering rehabilitation services.

Telemedicine and Telerehabilitation

Telemedicine has emerged as a crucial tool for managing dysphagia during the pandemic. To implement telemedicine effectively:

By integrating these strategies into your practice, you can enhance your dysphagia management skills and ensure the safety and well-being of your patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Dysphagia management during COVID-19 pandemic: A review of the literature and international guidelines.


Citation: Eyigor, S., & Umay, E. (2021). Dysphagia management during COVID-19 pandemic: A review of the literature and international guidelines. Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 67(3), 267-274. https://doi.org/10.5606/tftrd.2021.8427

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