Baijens, L. W., Koetsenruijter, K., et al. (2013).
Dysphagia, 28(2), 260-270.
This narrative review investigates the management of phagophobia, or the inability and/or fear of swallowing without an objective or physical cause, in adults, 18 years and older. This review highlights conclusions regarding dypshagia assessment which is within the scope of speech-language pathology.
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Through March 2013
Published studies (not further specified)
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<div>Insufficient evidence was found to make comparisons across studies. However, findings suggested that the following components may be helpful in diagnosing phagophobia:</div>
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<li>instrumental evaluation via endoscopy, fluoroscopy, or manometry;</li>
<li>well-defined and reliable outcome variables by both a speech and language pathologist and a physician who specialize in dysphagia; and</li>
<li>the expertise of a psychiatrist using validated psychometric assessment tools.</li>
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