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The Dysphagia Cookbook is a specialty cookbook filled with nutritious, great-tasting recipes for those whose eating options are limited by chewing and swallowing difficulties. All of the recipes focus on enhancing flavor, presentation, texture, aroma, and color, for there are many other products that supply nutritious calories or liquids but give little attention to these quality-of-life concerns.

Some of the unique aspects of The Dysphagia Cookbook make it particularly useful and practical. These include:

• A classification of S, G, or P indicates consistency levels of soft, ground, or puréed.

• Flexible instructions provide suggestions for adapting recipes to accommodate increasing levels of chewing and swallowing difficulties.

• There are many recipes with an international flavor that do not use difficult-to-find ingredients.

• Ready-made products that have been tested for thickness, flavor, ease of chewing, and ease of purchase and preparation are listed.

• A section on must-have kitchen supplies helps cooks deal with the new ways of preparing food for people with swallowing difficulties.

• The approach is practical rather than clinical.

The ritual of eating gives shape and meaning to our lives. Many meals are consumed in a pleasant atmosphere with the company of loved ones and friends in lively conversation. The Dysphagia Cookbook is an attempt to restore this joy and dignity to those whose pleasure in this area has been limited to one degree or another. ... Read more

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He is not alone
My Uncle was just released from a hospital where he experienced a swallowing problem. I ordered this book for my aunt and she has found it extremely helpful and creative. Simple and easy to follow, it has made meals more interesting and tasty for my Uncle. Thank you.

Awesome book
This book is awesome,very helpful and comes at a great price! There aren't many good quality books on this topic that include tasty recipes + pertinent info about swallowing difficulties. Highly recommend.

Very helpful
My mom has Multiple System Atrophy, which combines the worst of Parkinson's and ALS, among others. Not only can she not swallow well, she really cannot chew at this stage of her illness. This book recognizes both problems, unlike some other similar cookbooks I've tried. And I love the fact that healthy folks can enjoy the recipes as well. All in all, a big help when I was fast running out of tasty ideas.

wonderful recipes for als patients and their families!
I really found this cookbook helpful since it was written by people who know first hand what ALS victims are experiencing. I was pleased with the types of food offered in this cookbook, it was nice simple ordinary style of meals just like we have always eaten. This is a helpful cookbook for the families of ALS patients. I highly recommend it.

good food, good mood
This book enabled me to keep my sanity and enjoy family mealtime again! My son was recovering from jaw surgery. I was fixing a meal for the family and preparing something separate for my son. He grew weary of the blandness and monotony. I became tired and frustrated. The whole family was cranky. The solution was The Dysphagia Cookbook. The food was easy enough for my son to eat, palatable to the rest of the family, and I had only one meal to prepare! The recipes offer variety and flexibility. I found recipes for mature tastes as well as meals for a child's delight. I was pleasantly surprised to find a few new cocktails as well! Swallowing difficulties or not, anyone could use this cookbook.
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This pocket-sized reference is for clinicians who manage patients with dysphagia. Speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physicians, clinical dieticians, nurses, and pharmacists will find this book to be a helpful, handy resource. Drugs and Dysphagia is carefully organized, allowing quick access to precise information. The text comprises three parts: Part 1-overviews the nervous system and the swallow process. An overview of the effects of medications on swallowing is provided in Chapter 3. Part 2-addresses medications that affect the central nervous system. Medications associated with oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal dysphagia; causes of dysphagia; and drug-induced dysphagia are discussed. Part 3-deals with important medications that can cause dysfunction of the gastrointestinal system and those that are used to treat gastrointestinal dysfunction. Tables are included throughout for this quick and easy-to-use reference. These tables are organized into medication groups based on their use. Specific medications from each group are listed by both generic and brand name. The tables include the recommended doses of these medications; and the commonly encountered side effects associated with them, which may contribute to dysphagia. ... Read more

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SLP
placed the order and received it on time, would order again and recommend for anyone else! ... Read more

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Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI. Describes the step-by-step process for assessing the patient with oropharyngeal dysphagia. Follows the process from initial consult to the final decision following an instrumental assessment. Trim size: 11 x 8.5 inches. Softcover. DNLM: Deglutition Disorders--diagnosis. ... Read more

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A clinician's handbook: from novice to tutor
Of the growing number of texts in dysphagia management, this books still holds its own."Manual of dysphagia assessment..." achieves the balance of focus (on specific methods of assessment) and breadth (of clinician level of skill and interest).In the current climate of demand for instrumental assessment, the clinical swallow exam is justly covered in detail, from social and medical history, to areas only recently receiving recognition for their importance, such as oral hygiene.
The clinical swallow exam, videofluoroscopic and laryngoscopic swallow evals are covered thoroughly.Each section can be read/referred to in isolation.Where I think this book is really useful is that the major swallow assessments are together in one compact volume; presented in a manner that makes comparison much easier than in some texts.The manual is written in a format that is equally useful propped up beside me in clinic or as a reference for teaching.There are many citations to research although critical appraisal of these works is left to the reader.
The structured assessment presentation is great for both the novice and experienced practitioner.Although there is a wealth of information, this is far from a dry text; it is written by a practicing speech-language pathologist with obvious experience.You can see he actually knows what a patient looks like.Mr Murray details those points we all like to think we remember in our daily work and a few we might never have thought of.I avidly read this book as a novice and I'm still referring to it some years later as a tutor! ... Read more

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This is the first book to concentrate on dysphagia in rare conditions - those that occur infrequently or those that may occur more frequently but are only sometimes associated with dysphagia. Covering a wide range of conditions - from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), through connective tissue disease, to conditions as diverse as West Nile virus - the editors and expert contributors efficiently synthesize the available information to provide the essentials needed to help clinicians to perform sophisticated assessments, based on their knowledge of both the conditions and the expected swallowing signs and treatments. Each entry covers the neurology of the given condition, including the signs and symptoms, neuropathology, epidemiology and genetics. Thereafter, coverage of swallowing in each condition examines the diagnostic signs and symptoms, etiology, swallowing neuropathology, associated cognitive, linguistic, and communicative signs and symptoms, special diagnostic considerations, treatment, nutrition, hydration, and medications. ... Read more

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Accompanying interactive CD-ROM shows a series of dynamic swallowing studies of 10 normal adults and 9 dysphagic adults through video animations quantifying different portions of the swallow -Reviews major strategies for evaluation such as bedside, clinical, radiographic, and endoscopic evaluations in neurogenic, head and neck, pediatric, and other populations of dysphagic patients -Structured so that information regarding normal swallow and characteristics of particular adult populations are presented first. ... Read more

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If you are buying for the DVD's...DON'T
I chose this book because it came with DVD's that were supposed to provide practice viewing and interpreting swallow studies. The DVDs that came with the book were defective. One of the folders was empty and another was missing altogether from the DVD. I was provided with a second set of DVD's from Amazon. These were defective as well. I am currently waiting on a set of DVDs from Plural Publishing. In the meantime, the binding on the book broke down. Although the book contains some valuable information, it is not worth the money I spent and the hassles I've experienced. ... Read more

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Excellent compilation
This text is easy to read, clinically applicable, and has several tables/charts to help the reader integrate several current studies in the field of swallowing disorders.An excellent read that guides practicing speech pathologist's in treatment of dysphagia in the stroke population. ... Read more

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Develop the understanding and clinical reasoning skills you'll need to confidently manage dysphagia in professional practice! This logically organized, evidence-based resource reflects the latest advancements in dysphagia in an approachable, student-friendly manner to help you master the clinical evaluation and diagnostic decision-making processes. Realistic case scenarios, detailed review questions, and up-to-date coverage of current testing procedures and issues in pediatric development prepare you for the conditions you'll face in the clinical setting and provide an unparalleled foundation for professional success.

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good enough?
I bought this textbook to trial with my SLT undergrad and postgrad students in Dysphagia. There appears to be a balance of adult and paediatric coverage, but actually the adult content is much more comprehensive and relevant than the paediatrics. Arvedson and Brodsky 2002 and Wolf and Glass 1992 are still useful paediatric textbooks despite their age and huge advances in some of the areas they cover.

great delivery
It was a quick delivery, and all transactions went smoothly.I would definitely purchase from this again!!

ok, no glossary
THis book is full of information, but using it in graduate school was difficult.It has 'vocabulary' words in bold but no glossory to look the words up in.Keep the computer near by so you can understand what you are learning.And if you had a teacher like me you will need additional resources to use with this book if you are teaching yourself! ... Read more

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A perfect companion for Assessment of Dysphagia in Adults: Resources and Protocols in English and Spanish, this new volume is designed as a resource book on swallowing disorders, complete with protocols for treating those disorders. The resource portion of the book offers background information and treatment overviews for dysphagia and evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of various procedures. The protocols portion provides treatment programs and exercises in an easy to follow format. Protocols and exercises are provided in both English and Spanish.

All forms presented in the book are provided in user-friendly Microsoft Word documents on an accompanying CD-ROM which clinicians are encouraged to modify and reproduce. ... Read more

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Veterans Administration Hospital, Tampa, FL. Third edition of a multidisciplinary text on swallowing disorders, for physicians, nurses, speech/language pathologists, dieticians, and physical therapists. Halftone illustrations. 14 contributors, 13 U.S. ... Read more

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Awesome
The book was in very good condition and I recieved it in a good amount of time ... Read more

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The common sense approach to swallowing problems
This is an excellent resource for the professional and the caregiver dealing with patients with swallowing problems. There is a second book "Scoop It, Mold It, Pipe It, Dysphagia Textures with HACCP Guidelines that has just been revised. It is for institutional use.Dysphagia Challenge, Techniques for the Individual ... Read more

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Comprehensive
This book is an exceptional resourse for the practicing clinician working with the traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury populations who have dysphagia.It addresses current research available in both the US and Australia.Some clinicial decision making is slightly different between the two countries, but this is likely due to practice guidelines. ... Read more

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Keywords: Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapist, OT ... Read more

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...developed for the clinician to increase the depth of knowledge regarding core diagnostic methods used daily and familiarize the clinicianwith some of the most promising new diagnostic options ... Read more

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This comprehensive manual provides a clinical, yet practical, approach to treating tracheostomized and ventilator-dependent patients, and is considered the reference among those who administer this care. It provides the learner with clinical and case research information and encourages him/her to apply that information to their patient’s needs on an individualized basis, rather than employing a "cook book" approach to treatment. Emphasis is also placed on individualizing treatment and assessment protocols. The organizational structure is conducive to learning, as information builds on itself progressively from chapter to chapter. ... Read more

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trach/vent basics
This book is an excellent book for those speech therapists who haven't worked much with the trach/vent population and would like to learn more.It's perfect for learning the basics.

Appropriate for students
This book is appropriate for students, not practitioners.Content is very basic. ... Read more

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Pediatric Dysphagia Resource Guide presents up-to-date andpertinent information on pediatric dysphagia, condensed into an easilyaccessible guide that every speech-language pathologist working withchildren with swallowing disorders must have. It covers informationregarding normal aspects of neurodevelopment, oral-motor feedingskills, and anatomy/physiology of swallowing. Additionally, this bookorients to all aspects of working in the NICU/PICU environmentincluding how to monitor the equipment, effects of medications onfeeding and swallowing, and etiologies of swallowing disorders. Casestudies, charts, graph, indexes, and reproducible forms are especiallyhelpful for the new speech-language pathology graduate. ... Read more

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Good!
I received my textbook in a timely manner within the scheduled times and it was in good condition. I recommend this seller.

Good!
I got my book at the time I was supposed to...I'm definitely pleased!

Somer Davis

an okay book
I think the pictures could be a little better, maybe in color ... Read more

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This book offers a concise, readable explanation of the theory of dysphagia and bridges that with material on clinical application. Covering both adult and paediatric swallowing assessment, treatment and management, the book will provide clinicians with common clinical presentations of dysphagia and a framework for a problem based learning approach. ... Read more

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A must have book for professional interest in field of dysphagia
An amazing book!!
Comprehensive content from basic anatomy to normal variation of different groups to assessment method and treatment
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Rehabilitation of impaired swallowing, also known as dysphagia, is a major area of rehabilitation. Dysphagia affects about half of all people with stroke, and many other individuals with neurological disorders, head and neck cancer, and muscle disease. Dysphagia often responds to rehabilitation strategies, including exercise, diet modifications, postural adjustments, and special techniques for altering breathing and swallowing. This issue of PM&R Clinics brings together an outstanding group of international experts in dysphagia rehabilitation from medicine, speech language pathology, surgery, and dentistry, under the leadership of Dr. Jeffrey Palmer of Johns Hopkins University. They present clear and informative summaries of the scientific basis of swallowing and dysphagia, methods for evaluation and treatment, and special issues in the most common types of dysphagia. ... Read more

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A Volume in the Dysphagia Series.Speech-Language Pathology graduate students are briefed on how to apply their grounding in voice and speech anatomy and physiology to both normal deglutition and dysphagia.This complete and concise guide introduces swallow therapy, with details of typical and disordered oral, pharyngeal and esophageal components of swallowing outlined.Studetns discover the process of effective and efficient dysphagia diagnosis and mangement in a format designed to fit into the contemporary curriculum.TEXTBOOK ... Read more

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Clinical Anatomy & Physiology of the Swallow Mechanism
In great shape and arrived on time. ... Read more

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Text provides a standardized diet for patients experiencing dysphagia with emphasis on improving their tolerance of normal levels of food texture and liquid viscosity. Provides sample diets, meal preparation methods, and practice applications. For healthcare professionals. Softcover with perforated pages. DNLM: Deglutition Disorders--diet therapy. ... Read more