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Communicating Results of Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies

presented by Debra Suiter, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, F-ASHA

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Financial: Debra Suiter receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. She also receives royalties from Thieme Medical Publishers and compensation from the University of Kentucky.

Nonfinancial: Debra Suiter has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.

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Video Runtime: 41 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 45 Minutes

Communication breakdown often occurs when patients transfer from one care setting to another. Ineffective communication of videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) results can impact patient care and necessitate additional testing. In this course, we will discuss strategies for improving communication of VFSS results across settings to ensure appropriate and effective patient care. This course is appropriate for speech-language pathologists working across the continuum of healthcare settings.

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Debra Suiter, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, F-ASHA

Debra Suiter is the director of the Voice and Swallow Clinic and an associate professor in the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned her master's and doctoral degrees at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Suiter has been a speech-language pathologist for 24 years and…

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1. Identifying the Issue

In this chapter, we will review how communication breaks down across healthcare settings.

2. Communicating With Other Healthcare Professionals

In this chapter, we will discuss key elements that should be included in a VFSS report. Additionally, we will discuss how to communicate results to the treating clinician.

3. Communicating With the Patient and Caregiver

In this chapter, we will discuss how treating clinicians can communicate with evaluating clinicians to ensure they receive the information they need to properly treat patients.

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