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Modified Barium Swallow Studies - Practice Guidelines
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Best Practices in Modified Barium Swallow Studies
Author(s): Martin-Harris et al. (2020)
Paper Objective: MBSS best practices including conduction, frame-by-frame analysis, interpretation and more.
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Preliminary Investigation of the Effect of Pulse Rate on Judgments of Swallowing Impairment & Treatment Recommendations
Author(s): Bonilha et al. (2013)
Paper Objective: Are there differences in interpretation w/varied frame rates?
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Fluoroscopic Evaluation of Oro-Pharyngeal Dysphagia: Anatomy, Technique, and Common Etiologies
Author(s): Jaffer et al. (2015)
Paper Objective: Discussion on VFSS technique (including use of 30fps)
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Videofluoroscopy Frame Rate
Author(s): Dr. Catriona Steele, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, S-LP(C), Reg. CASLPO, ASHA Fellow
Article Objective: Understanding “Continuous VS Pulsed Fluoroscopy” & “Pulse Rate vs Frame Rate”
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Visualizing the Esophagus During Modified Barium Swallow Studies: A Systematic Review
Author(s): Reedy et al. (2021)
Paper Objective: A review of the evidence for the inclusion of routine esophageal visualization during the MBSS, which is supported by the long-established interrelationship between all aspects of the oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal swallowing continuum.
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ACR–SPR Practice Parameter for the Performance of the Modified Barium Swallow
Author(s): The American College of Radiology (2023)
Paper Objective: Recommendations and practice guidelines for the conduction of modified barium swallow studies.
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Implementation of Esophageal Screening in an Outpatient Hospital-Based Setting: A Quality Improvement Project
Author(s): Gregor & Watts (2023)
Paper Objective: A review of an internal quality improvement project (QIP) at Mayo Clinic to educate and train SLPs on conducting the Robust Esophageal Screening Test (REST) and to determine the feasibility of REST protocol implementation in a multidisciplinary swallow clinic.
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PODCAST
Swallow Your Pride Podcast Episode 235: MBSImP: Past, Present, and Future
With guest: Bonnie Martin-Harris PH.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S. ASHA Honors
Episode description: Ever wondered how the MBSImP became THE standardization of MBSS? Where did the 17 components and 12 swallows come from? If you’ve had those questions or just really love to learn about all things swallowing, this is the episode for you!
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Swallow Your Pride Podcast Episode 293: The Esophagus Has Entered the Chat: Understanding and Addressing Esophageal Dysphagia with Dr. Watts
With guest: Stephanie Watts, PhD, CCC/SLP
Episode description: Theresa Richard interviews Stephanie Watts, PhD, CCC/SLP, a speech-language pathologist, researcher, and clinician scientist at the University of South Florida known for her work with esophageal dysphagia.
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Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing - Practice Guidelines
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Best Practices for FEES
Author(s): Langmore et al. (2022)
Paper objective: Provide a guide for FEES from training to conduction. Including information about recording, editing, and frame-by-frame review.
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Passy-Muir Podcast Episode 17: Starting a FEES Mobile Business with Jennifer Beall, MS, CCC-SLP
With guest: Jennifer Beall, MS, CCC-SLP
Episode description: a conversation with Jennifer Beall, MS, CCC-SLP about providing FEES as a mobile service. We discuss some of the primary factors to consider in setting up a mobile business and how to be successful.
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Speech Uncensored Podcast Episode 138: Advocating for FEES
With guests: George Barnes MS CCC-SLP and Allie Boyer MA CCC-SLP
Episode description: The co-owners of FEESible Swallow Solutions are here to provide you with a step by step guide on how to get access to mobile FEES services in your clinical setting.
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Speech Uncensored Podcast Episode 018: Does Starting a FEES Program Sound Like Too Daunting Of a Task?
With guest: Selena Reece, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Episode description: Discussing why we need instrumentals, how FEES can be a wonderful addition to your facility, and where to even begin with creating a FEES program.
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Swallow Your Pride Podcast Episode 082: Let’s FEES It Up! How to Start an Endoscopy Program
With guest: Jennifer Kizner M.Ed CCC/SLP, BCS-S
Episode description: In this two part episode, Jennifer talks about not only what’s needed for individual competency, but also how to get your facility’s FEES program up and running.
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The Swallow Repository
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A Database of MBSS Studies for Download
Description: Video and transcript collection
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Made-for-You Advocacy Documents
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FEES Advocacy Document
Description: Created for developing a FEES program
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MBS Advocacy Document
Description: Created for developing an MBS program
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Scope Purchase Decision Chart
Description: Created for scope purchase decision-making.
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