Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders- Fifth Edition

Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders, Fifth Edition is a textbook for speech-language pathology programs that examines the diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders in children and adults. Thoroughly updated, this popular text emphasizes evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary team management, swallowing safety, nutrition, behavioral treatments, and management following surgical options. Authored by two speech-language pathologists and an otolaryngologist for a multidisciplinary approach, the Fifth Edition continues to be easy-to-understand text for students and also serves as an up-to-date reference for practicing clinicians who treat swallowing disorders in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and private outpatient clinics.

The text comes with online supplementary materials, including instructor lecture slides, study flash cards, and downloadable versions of the appendicies.

New to the Fifth Edition

• New chapter on the aging population
• The Anatomy and Physiology chapter has been thoroughly updated and 15 beautiful, new full color illustrations have been added
• More images and enhanced figures, including additional FEES and fluoroscopy video studies of swallowing disorders in head and neck cancer and stroke patients
• Many new references, easy-to-read tables, and “treatment hints”
• Information on pediatric feeding and swallowing has been updated and expanded
• Evidence-based practice methods have been updated
• Content has been edited to be more concise, applicable, and reader friendly

The text features numerous pedagogical aids to reinforce student understanding

• Case study inserts in many chapters and 9 extended case studies in the final chapter
• 32 videos
• Discussion questions and answers for each chapter
• Bolded and boxed key terms throughout with an end-of-book glossary
• Clinical tips, clinician’s roles, areas of emphasis, and key learning points highlighted in boxes throughout the chapters
• 8 appendices featuring helpful tests and tools for clinicians
• NEW full clinical swallowing examination record form included in appendix

Also Available

Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders Workbook, Fifth Edition

The companion workbook contains true/false, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions, along with study topics related to each chapter of the textbook.

Reviews

"This is a very attractive book, with glossy pages, sharp printing of images, high-quality colour illustrations and clear labelling. It is very nicely set out, with boxed tables, highlighted bullet points and case studies, and even the textbook carries many a question and answer session. As a simple ex-otologist, I learnt much from this book, having had quite an insight into the symptom during the past year, but I am confident trainees will derive great benefit from it. [...] The textbook is a very comprehensive review of the subject, with impressively updated content. It should appeal to the senior laryngologist as much as the trainee, and is, of course, essential reading for speech and language pathologists, dieticians, and all in the multidisciplinary team."
—Liam M. Flood, FRCS, FRCSI, in Journal of Laryngology & Otology (February 2021)

"The book is intended for use as a training tool for students in the field of speech-language pathology studying swallowing and swallowing disorders. The authors state that the fifth edition provides updated information from previous editions and includes a new chapter on aging and swallowing. This book meets its objectives as a comprehensive tool for training students in the topic of dysphagia. The addition of the online material adds great value to the textbook. The videos of MBS and FEES exams in particular add great value to the learning experience of the students and the quality of instruction for professors.

This book is intended for undergraduate and graduate level students in speech-language pathology training programs. It is appropriate for the intended audience as it provides foundational background information in anatomy and physiology of swallowing as well as assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders. Dr. Murry is a well-known expert in the field of swallowing disorders, and his coauthors' experience in otolaryngology and swallowing research support their expertise in this area.

The book is comprehensive as an educational tool on the topic of swallowing and swallowing disorders. The writing is clear and an appropriate level for the audience it is intended for. The detailed diagrams included are clear and helpful, and the study questions at the end of each chapter help students summarize what they read in the chapter. [...]
For me, the highlight of the book under review is its online resources. The videos in particular are very helpful for student learning."
—Teri A. Clemons, SLPD, Biola University, in Doody's Book Reviews (May 2021)