Clinical predictors for oropharyngeal dysphagia and laryngeal dysfunction after lung and heart transplantation.

Rebecca J BlackHans BogaardtPatricia J McCabe Allan R GlanvillePeter MacDonaldCatherine J Madill

Published in: International journal of language & communication disorders (2019)

This study demonstrates significant clinical indicators for referral to SP for the management of oropharyngeal dysphagia and laryngeal dysfunction in patients after lung or heart transplantation. Further studies are needed to investigate the most efficacious intervention approaches to manage swallowing and voice dysfunction in these patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
oxidative stress
randomized controlled trial
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
primary care
patient reported