Keywords

dysphagia, esophageal dysphagia, oropharyngeal dysphagia, speech language pathologist

Authors

1. Clark, Sarah MS, BA, CCC-SLP
2. Ebersole, Barbara MA, BFA, CCC-SLP

Abstract

Abstract: Collaboration between nurses and speech language pathologists is vital to the screening and management of dysphagia in acute care settings. This article examines each discipline's role in caring for patients with dysphagia.