Sep 10 2024 41 mins 8
In this week’s episode Professional Practice Advisor, Jess Kaplonyi, speaks with Dr Shana Taubert about Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) and SPA’s newly published guideline. They discuss speech pathologist-led VFSS, the shortage of contrast agents, culturally safe studies, and the future of videofluoroscopy.
Resources:
SPA Practice Guideline Videofluoroscopic swallow study (members only): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=964
Australian Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety Agency [ARPANSA] (2008). Radiation protection of the patient: https://www.arpansa.gov.au/our-services/training/radiation-protection-of-the-patient
Warren-Forward, H., Mathisen, B., Best, S., Boxsell, P., Finlay, J., Heasman, A., Hodis, D., Morgan, C., & Nixon, J. (2008). Australian speech-language pathologists’ knowledge and practice of radiation protection while performing videofluoroscopic swallowing studies. Dysphagia, 23(4), 371-377. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-008-9151-6
Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory. (n.d.-b). Barium calculator. https://steeleswallowinglab.ca/srrl/best-practice/barium-recipes/iddsi-barium-calculator/
Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory. (n.d.-c). Instruction manual for ASPEKT-C method. https://steeleswallowinglab.ca/srrl/wp-content/uploads/ASPEKT-C-Instructions-for-Website-V1.0-Nov-18-2019.pdf
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email [email protected]
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
Resources:
SPA Practice Guideline Videofluoroscopic swallow study (members only): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=964
Australian Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety Agency [ARPANSA] (2008). Radiation protection of the patient: https://www.arpansa.gov.au/our-services/training/radiation-protection-of-the-patient
Warren-Forward, H., Mathisen, B., Best, S., Boxsell, P., Finlay, J., Heasman, A., Hodis, D., Morgan, C., & Nixon, J. (2008). Australian speech-language pathologists’ knowledge and practice of radiation protection while performing videofluoroscopic swallowing studies. Dysphagia, 23(4), 371-377. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-008-9151-6
Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory. (n.d.-b). Barium calculator. https://steeleswallowinglab.ca/srrl/best-practice/barium-recipes/iddsi-barium-calculator/
Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory. (n.d.-c). Instruction manual for ASPEKT-C method. https://steeleswallowinglab.ca/srrl/wp-content/uploads/ASPEKT-C-Instructions-for-Website-V1.0-Nov-18-2019.pdf
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email [email protected]
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
