Deglutition Projects
![Interprofessional Team Members in Dysphagia Project Celebrating "Swalloween" Awareness](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/dysphagia_ipe_team_f23-2[1704753845].jpg)
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
![Student practicing oral mechanism testing on a team member as part of clinical bedside swallow examination](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/ip-4(2)[1640223991].jpg)
Oral Mech and Cranial Nerve Exam
![Students monitoring vitals pre- and post-swallowing activity to compare the difference from the baseline](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/221028_clinicallabs_ls-62[1672857906].jpg)
Pre- and Post-Vitals Monitoring
![Student administering 3-Oz water test on a team member along with measuring the swallow duration using a stop watch and assessing hyolaryngeal function with a 4-finger test](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/3-oz-2[1640224671].jpg)
3-Oz Water Testing Using the Yale Swallow Protocol
![Oral swallow trials using 3-finger test](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/221028_clinicallabs_ls-65[1672857985].jpg)
Oral swallow trials using 3-finger test
![Oral reside checks post-swallow](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/123_oral_swallow[1672858115].jpg)
Oral reside checks post-swallow
![Working in interprofessional teams](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/ipe_team[1672858578].jpg)
Working in interprofessional teams
OT Labs
![Interprofessional team discussing on optimal positioning strategies with the help of manikin on a hospital bed](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/positioning[1672858648].jpg)
Positional Strategies Based on Seating System
![Interprofessional team discussing the rationale behind selecting an appropriate feeding adaptive device to increase feeding independence and swallow safety](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/adaptive_device[1640225243].jpg)
Feeding Adaptive Devices to Maximize Independence and Safety
![Students practicing oral care using suctioning system on a manikin head](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/toothbrush[1672858723].jpg)
Oral Care and Hygiene with a Demo Using Suctioning System
![Practicing feeding positioning in wheelchair](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/wheelchair[1672858783].jpg)
Practicing feeding positioning in wheelchair
![Interprofessional team working on oral care](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/221028_clinicallabs_ls-29[1672858845].jpg)
Interprofessional team working on oral care
![OT instructor displaying weighted and comfort grip utensil](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/221028_clinicallabs_ls-10[1672858903].jpg)
OT instructor displaying weighted and comfort grip utensil
Dietetics Labs
![Interprofessional students practicing flow tests using 10-cc syringes to prepare appropriate diet consistencies using "IDDSI" approach](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/123104407_1417783111946867_2294823560566901994_n[1640225804].jpg)
IDDSI Diet Preparation and Testing
![Student practicing bolus feedings through the PEG tube feeding using a 60-cc syringe on a manikin](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/bolus[1640225611].jpg)
Bolus Feedings using 60-cc Syringes
![Students practicing the nasogastric tube insertion on a manikin](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/123141375_652757755601909_4820150245996097517_n[1640225880].jpg)
NG Tube Insertions Using Manikins
![IDDSI Flow Test using 10-cc Syringe](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/flow_test[1672892716].jpg)
IDDSI Flow Test using 10-cc Syringe
![Dietetics Instructor Discussing on Enteral Feeding Gravity Set](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/kangaroo[1672892858].jpg)
Dietetics Instructor Discussing on Enteral Feeding Gravity Set
![Interprofessional group enjoying thickened drink tasting](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/iddsi_group[1672892924].jpg)
Interprofessional group enjoying thickened drink tasting
![On the left-hand side, a standard patient was sitting in an upright position on a hospital bed. On the right-hand side, the monitor displays the "simulated" vitals of the standard patient mimicking normal and abnormal function](/cms4/asset/810031CE-075E-FC24-A7299DFE491CD761/plan-2[1640236235].jpg)
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
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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