Developing a Protocol for Quantitative Analysis of Liquid Swallowing in Children.

Anna Miles Isuru DharmarathnaLaura FullerMarie JardineJacqui Allen

Published in: American journal of speech-language pathology (2022)

A standardized quantitative VFSS protocol for children has been developed to suit two age groups (≤ 9 and > 9 months old). Consistent VFSS administration and reporting support assessment over time and across disease groups. Future research should focus on how this information can be used by clinicians to produce individualized treatment plans for children with swallowing impairment.

Keyphrases

young adults
randomized controlled trial
emergency department
mass spectrometry
adverse drug
health information