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"The Care Aims Model": A Speech Therapist's Approach to Swallowing Difficulties (dysphagia) after Stroke
Dysphagia is a common morbidity in the event of stroke (Cohen et al, 2016; González-Fernández et al., 2014; SIGN, 2010; Teasell et al., 2018) and while most cases resolve within the first fortnight (Cohen et al, 2016; Groher and Crary, 2016; González-Fernández et al., 2014; Langdon, Jardine and Cichero, 2013), persisting dysphagia can significantly impact the patient’s quality of life and increase chances of developing other more serious infections (Langdon, Jardine and Cichero, 2013; Martino et al., 2005; SIGN, 2014). The Care Aims model (Malcomess, 2005) provides clinicians with a structure to guide their practice and details of individual roles can be systematically adapted to each care aim. Through the hypothetical case of 'John', this essay will attempt to examine the role of the speech and language therapist (SLT) in dysphagia management against elements of this model.
By Louisa Jane4 years ago in Longevity
Coronavirus disease 2019 to 2020
Coronaviruses are important human and animal pathogens. At the end of 2019, a novel coronavirus was identified as the cause of a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, a city in the Hubei Province of China. It rapidly spread, resulting in an epidemic throughout China, followed by an increasing number of cases in other countries throughout the world. In February 2020, the World Health Organization designated the disease COVID-19, which stands for coronavirus disease 2019 [1]. The virus that causes COVID-19 is designated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2); previously, it was referred to as 2019-nCoV.
By KING SUNGO4 years ago in Longevity
Homelessness and healthcare: A crossroad in need of remedy
Living on the street or in crowded shelters places individuals at a severely heightened risk of illness. According to a Canada-wide study, people who experience homelessness are significantly less likely to reach the age of seventy-five—and despite this risk, their healthcare needs are often outpaced by the ongoing battle for basic food and shelter.
By Samah Saci4 years ago in Longevity
Understanding Rare Cancers
Although rare cancers don’t occur often, they can affect people of all ages and genders. Greater awareness of rare cancers may lead to earlier diagnosis and management, and potentially better survival rates. Consider these facts about soft tissue sarcomas, one type of rare cancer.
By David Wyld5 years ago in Longevity
How Dangerous Is Bruxism and How to Get Rid of It?
This can happen when a person is awake (awake bruxism) or during sleep (nocturnal bruxism). A person with bruxism may gnash all their teeth or just the front teeth. Bruxism can be classified as a stress disorder. When bruxism is serious, it can lead to headaches, sleep disturbances, etc. Nocturnal bruxism is a particular type of sleep-related disorder. People who clench their teeth during sleep are more prone to snoring and also suffer from sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea.
By Amelia Grant5 years ago in Longevity
How Exercising Benefits You in the Workplace
Did you know that exercising will benefit you in the workplace? Regular exercise is going to improve your ability to focus and shift your attention. It will keep your brain a little sharper and raise your energy level. It will improve your overall mobility when you keep your body in shape with regular exercise. Walking is a form of exercise that will keep you sharp and limber at work. Exercise gives people a lift in their creativity and it will even alleviate any work anxiety. Exercising on a regular basis will keep you physically fit, and it will benefit you in the workplace by keeping you sharp and energized. The sharpest employees are those who take the make regular exercise a priority.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Longevity
Effectiveness of Arestin in Patients Who Smoke
Arestin can be defined as an antibiotic drug used by dental specialists in treating periodontal diseases in humans. The medicine is usually sold in powder form, making it easy to administer it to the patients. In addition, clinical studies have confirmed that Arestin is actually more effective than any other form of treatment, including the use of scaling and root planing (SRP). However, over the years, smoking has been seen as a detriment to the treatment of periodontal patients who smoke. Nevertheless, since the introduction of Arestin, it has proven to be very effective in tackling the disease among the patients who smoke. This paper will make an attempt to provide a comprehensive discussion of the effectiveness of Arestin in smoker patients. It will also evaluate past studies of other treatment options, such as SRP and their effectiveness when compared to the use of Arestin. Therefore, the paper will analyze the nature of Arestin and its effectiveness among smoker patients.
By Jessica Sanders5 years ago in Longevity
Health Hack—Why Bidets Are so Beneficial for Our Health
The French invention of the 17th century—a bidet—has been known as one of the bathroom appliances not many people feel comfortable talking about. Usually, when we think about bidet, various touchy subjects come to mind; such as, skin sensitivity, health issues, as well as mobility problems many people experience during life and are not comfortable talking about. However, nothing other than our wellbeing should come first, and if you think you can improve it, using a bidet is certainly an option to consider. Furthermore, by using a bidet, you can also reduce your environmental footprint and make this planet a better place for life.
By Sarah Jessica Smith5 years ago in Longevity
Don't Touch Me
I do not like being touched, especially by strangers. I don't like strangers trying to hug me. I'm not even keen on handshakes. I hate it when you are on the bus and the thigh of the person next to you rubs against yours. It makes my skin crawl. Crowds give me anxiety. I don't like it when people tap me on the shoulder. I hate it when someone I barely know touches my arm. Touch is not a comfort to me.
By Sarah Sparks7 years ago in Longevity
Better Dead Than Fat
As I was growing up, a fat little girl in a family of fat, short women, I always had the feeling that someone was missing. Someone who was supposed to be there and wasn't. I was surrounded by uncles, great uncles, cousins, my brothers, my parents, great aunts, several grandparents and even my great-grandparents. There was an abundance of extended family, but still, somebody was missing.
By Sarah Sparks7 years ago in Longevity