EPISODE · Jun 13, 2024 · 34 MIN
Ep 82: Five Things About Disordered Swallowing With Dr Leisa Turkington
from 5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWH · host Jesse Spurr & Liz Crowe
In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Leisa Turkington to learn about disordered swallowing (dysphagia). Leisa is a senior speech pathologist and clinical researcher at RBWH with three decades of experience and a PhD to top it all off. This is so much more than the basics. Leisa’s Five Things: What is disordered swallowing? How do you assess for dysphagia? Why is dysphagia dangerous? Who is at risk of dysphagia? Dysphagia and the bedside nursing considerations.
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In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Leisa Turkington to learn about disordered swallowing (dysphagia). Leisa is a senior speech pathologist and clinical researcher at RBWH with three decades of experience and a PhD to top it all off. This is so much more than the basics. Leisa’s Five Things: What is disordered swallowing? How do you assess for dysphagia? Why is dysphagia dangerous? Who is at risk of dysphagia? Dysphagia and the bedside nursing considerations.
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