Deglutition Projects
Swalloween Awareness 2023
Interprofessional Team-Based Learning in Dysphagia Management (ongoing)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of hybrid dysphagia interprofessional labs for students in healthcare disciplines, level of preparedness, and knowledge, while working with individuals with dysphagia and other care team members.
Collaboration
Dr. Ashley McKnight, DrOT, Occupational Science and Therapy, GVSU
Ms. Lisa VanDyken, M.S., Clinical Simulation and Resource Specialist, GVSU
Prof. Randalynn Hajek, M.P.H., RDN., Clinical Dietetics, GVSU
Prof. Kelsey Jewett, M.S., OTRL, Occupational Science and Therapy, GVSU
Prof. Nichole Anguilm, M.S., RDN, Clinical Dietetics, GVSU
Prof. Emily Welles, M.S., RDN, Clinical Dietetics, GVSU
Dr. Barbara Hooper, D.N.P., M.S.N., RN., CHSE., Nursing, GVSU
SLP Labs
Oral Mech and Cranial Nerve Exam
Pre- and Post-Vitals Monitoring
3-Oz Water Testing Using the Yale Swallow Protocol
Oral swallow trials using 3-finger test
Oral reside checks post-swallow
Working in interprofessional teams
OT Labs
Positional Strategies Based on Seating System
Feeding Adaptive Devices to Maximize Independence and Safety
Oral Care and Hygiene with a Demo Using Suctioning System
Practicing feeding positioning in wheelchair
Interprofessional team working on oral care
OT instructor displaying weighted and comfort grip utensil
Dietetics Labs
IDDSI Diet Preparation and Testing
Bolus Feedings using 60-cc Syringes
NG Tube Insertions Using Manikins
IDDSI Flow Test using 10-cc Syringe
Dietetics Instructor Discussing on Enteral Feeding Gravity Set
Interprofessional group enjoying thickened drink tasting
Hybrid Simulation: Using Student-Directed, High-Fidelity Remote Labs, and Standardized Patients in the Clinical Education of Dysphagia Intervention (Ongoing)
This project attempts to prepare future speech-language pathology clinicians on dysphagia management. Hybrid simulation techniques will be used to practice a comprehensive clinical bedside swallow exam in a simulated inpatient medical setting on a standardized patient with a swallowing difficulty along with working with a team of standardized patients portraying patient, family member, nurse, and physician to diagnose and intervene a swallowing disorder through a patient-centered interprofessional collaborative care model. The follow up lab will be to provide teletherapy services for dysphagia in a simulated home setting.
Collaboration
Douglas Ayers, B.S.N., R.N., Simulation Coordinator, GVSU
Kelly Klerk, Ed.S., Multimedia Coordinator, GVSU
Lisa VanDyken, M.S., CCC-SLP, Clinical Simulation and Resource Specialist, GVSU
Ty Rizer, Simulation Emerging Technology Developer, GVSU
Andrew Booth, DHED., PA-C., Physician Assistant Studies, GVSU
Impact of Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviors on Performing Clinical Swallowing Assessment and Intervention (ongoing)
The purpose of this study is to identify a few barriers related to intellectual disability and challenging behaviors in preventing the speech-language pathologists to incorporate specific assessment components and successfully implement recommended treatment plans.
Collaboration
Melissa Farrow, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Texas Health and Human Services' Health and Specialty Care System