Location

Comstock Memorial Union, MSUM

Document Type

Poster

Event Website

https://www.mnstate.edu/sac/

Start Date

23-4-2024 12:00 AM

Publication Date

April 2024

Description

Dysphagia leads to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality (Alhashemi, 2010), and individuals with severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are at an extremely heightened risk of developing dysphagia. This paper identified the known links between cognition and dysphagia, specifically focusing on adults with severe TBIs. The Rancho Los Amigos Revised Scale (RLAS-R) was found to be the best predictive factor in the presence, severity, and resolution of dysphagia (Terré & Mearin, 2007; Terré & Mearin, 2009; Hansen et al., 2008). This information is vital for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to understand due to their experience and expertise in treating disorders of cognition and swallowing. These two disorders are interconnected, and, thus, therapy must reflect that.

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Apr 23rd, 12:00 AM

The Influence of Cognition on Dysphagia in Adults with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Comstock Memorial Union, MSUM

Dysphagia leads to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality (Alhashemi, 2010), and individuals with severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are at an extremely heightened risk of developing dysphagia. This paper identified the known links between cognition and dysphagia, specifically focusing on adults with severe TBIs. The Rancho Los Amigos Revised Scale (RLAS-R) was found to be the best predictive factor in the presence, severity, and resolution of dysphagia (Terré & Mearin, 2007; Terré & Mearin, 2009; Hansen et al., 2008). This information is vital for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to understand due to their experience and expertise in treating disorders of cognition and swallowing. These two disorders are interconnected, and, thus, therapy must reflect that.

https://red.mnstate.edu/sac/2024/cehs/4