This SIG 13 collection of astute articles provides information regarding managing and treating dysphagia in the hospital for both adult and pediatric patients. Nalia GurgelJuarez and colleagues explore the frequency of oral care based on staff adherence to oral care policies. Rebecca Smith et al. investigate the quality-of-life impacts of dysphagia and its interventions on mealtimes using the Swallowing Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Eating Assessment Tool. Jessica L. Rice and Maureen A. LeftonGreif review high-flow nasal cannula mechanisms of action, its use in specific populations and settings, and what is known about initiation of feeding during this therapy. Finally, Donna Edwards and colleagues explore the impact of COVID-19 on modifications in clinical practice related to pediatric feeding disorders and dysphagia via telehealth.

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• describe how survivors identified with dysphagia by speech-language pathologists tend to receive more frequent oral care by nursing staff than patients without dysphagia
• describe the impacts of dysphagia and dysphagia interventions on a person’s quality of life, participation, and inclusion
• identify potential respiratory consequences of aspiration include airway inflammation, injury, recurrent infections, and bronchiectasis
• explain integration of telepractice platforms and recommended safety precautions in time of COVID-19

Assessment Type
Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

Articles in This Course

1. Oral Care in Acute Stroke by Nalia Gurgel-Juarez, Karen Mallet, Mary Egan, Dylan Blacquiere, Anik Laneville, Marie-France Perrier, Isabelle Martineau, and Heather Leslie Flowers, published in SIG 13, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 11, 2022
2. Dysphagia and Quality of Life, Participation, and Inclusion Experiences and Outcomes for Adults and Children With Dysphagia: A Scoping Review by Rebecca Smith, Lucy Bryant, and Bronwyn Hemsley, published in SIG 13, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 11, 2022
3. Treatment of Pediatric Patients With High-Flow Nasal Cannula and Considerations for Oral Feeding: A Review of the Literature by Jessica L. Rice and Maureen A. Lefton-Greif, published in SIG 13, February 1, 2022
4. Shifting Landscapes of Practice Patterns for Pediatric Feeding and Dysphagia in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic by Donna Edwards, Stephanie L. Davis, Laura Hvizd, and Amy Larocca, published in SIG 13, March 2, 2022