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Swallow the GapYou Can’t Eat a Stat: The Real Goal of Swallowing Therapy and ResearchThis episode explores the concepts of patient centric care and research—does intervention matter if your patient doesn’t care about it? With insights from decades of clinical practice and research, the guests share strategies for therapy that actually fits real lives.Guests:Dr. Giselle Carnaby, MPH, PhD, CCC-SLP, F-ASHADr. Michael Crary, PhD, F-ASHASupport the showGap Education:https://swallowthegap.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/GapEducationLLCInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/swallowpatho2025-04-281h 05
Swallow the GapFrom Old Thinking to New InsightsWith our dedication to our patients, we've gained a deeper understanding of the complexity of swallowing and dysphagia. How can we use these insights to advance SLP education and our own professional growth?Guest: Nicole Wiksten, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-SSupport the...2025-03-2036 min
Swallow the GapThe Role of Baseline Neurological Health in Swallowing Recovery After StrokeWhat does pre-stroke neurological health have to do with swallowing prognosis, post stroke? In this episode, Dr. Janina Wilmskoetter, Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses her recent publication, Cerebral Small Vessel Disease is an Independent Determinant of Dysphagia After Acute Stroke. Join us for insights into clinical implications for patients with dysphagia!For questions, reach out to Dr. Wilmskoetter at wilmskoe@musc.edu, and access the article via https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213158224001517Episode Sponsor: Bracco Diagnostics, the manufacturer of Varibar barium...2025-02-0636 minSwallow the GapElevating Research Standards in DysphagiaDr. Catriona Steele, president of the Dysphagia Research Society, discusses her journey in dysphagia research, including motivation from her pre-PhD days, and focuses on systematic reviews. She highlights the need for rigorous and transparent methodologies in evaluating research quality, introduces the FRONTIERS framework, and underscores the importance of continual learning and questioning in the field.Episode Resources from Dr. Steele:PRISMA guideline: Moher, D., Liberati, A., Tetzlaff, J., Altman, D. G., & Group, P. (2009). Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses: the PRISMA statement. Annals of Internal Medicine, 151(4), 264-269, W264. https://doi...2024-12-1956 min
Swallow the GapSpecial Edition: 150 Years of Experience, Behind Closed DoorsWhat happens when you get 6 speech pathologists with 150 years of collective experience stuck together in a room? You’ll have to listen to find out! Join Julie Blair, Laurie Sterling, Dr. Deb Suiter, Dr. Barbara Messing, Jo Puntil, and Dr. Tim Stockdale (that’s 1, 2, 3, 4 ASHA fellows!) in a special edition episode, as we enjoy a laid-back evening conversation at the 2024 ASHA Convention in Seattle, Washington. Reflections include Swallowing Cinema, patient choice, and growing through vulnerability. Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by the Milton J Dance Endo...2024-12-1041 min
Swallow the GapDefining... Dysphagia?Believe it or not, there is extensive variability in how dysphagia is defined. Listen in as Drs. Giselle Carnaby, Debra Suiter, and Martin Brodsky discuss challenges and importance of defining dysphagia. The discussion highlights variability in how dysphagia is understood and defined across research, clinical practice, and healthcare systems. This gap has implications for patient care, reimbursement, and professional credibility. While acknowledging the complexity of the task, the speakers emphasize the progress made, the importance of raising awareness, and some steps needed to create a more cohesive approach to dysphagia research and treatment.Episode Sponsor: Phagenesis -Non-surgical...2024-11-2136 min
Swallow the GapBridging the Gap: Advancing Education in Pediatric Feeding DisordersJoin us for an insightful discussion with Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, as we discuss the critical gaps in education for pediatric feeding disorders. Jaclyn sheds light on the challenges faced by clinicians, who often lack the specialized training needed to manage complex feeding issues in children. Drawing on her background in nonprofit leadership and healthcare innovation, she shares a strategic approach to advocating for improved education and research in this area. This episode calls for meaningful action to enhance education and resources, ensuring better support for those affected by pediatric feeding disorders around the world....2024-11-1333 min