Dysphagia

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What about Dysphagia?

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Activities

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What about Dysphagia?

Dysphagia is a medical condition characterized by difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, affecting the movement of food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. This condition can result from various causes, including neurological disorders, structural abnormalities, muscular diseases, psychogenic and side-effects or impact of medications. Individuals with dysphagia may experience symptoms such as coughing or choking during meals, a sensation of food being stuck in the throat, and respiratory infections due to aspiration. Dysphagia can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, leading to malnutrition, dehydration, and social isolation.

Activities

The purpose   of the Dysphagia Committee of the IALP is to provide a platform for collaboration, research, mentoring, practice guidelines and education among professionals worldwide. The committee is comprised of members from eleven different countries. We aim to facilitate international knowledge exchange through webinars and conferences, offering the latest insights and best practices in dysphagia care. Our activities include identifying knowledge gaps, conducting research projects, and advocating for global policies that improve patient outcomes.

You may watch the recording of our latest webinar on Clinical Reasoning during Dysphagia Assessment and Management here.

 

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Committee Members and Consultants

Term of office 2022-2025

Mershen Pillay (New Zealand)

Chair

Nogah Nativ (Israel)

Deputy Chair

Michele Cimoli (Australia)

Member

Martin Brodsky (USA)

Member

Reine Bou-Issa (UAE)

Member

Kyriaki Kyriakou (Cyprus)

Member

Federico Masserano Zola (Italy)

Member

Mariella Poblete (Peru)

Member

Stephanie Somers (Canada)

Member

Elizabeth Montgomery (UK)

Member

Sarah Wallace (UK)

Member

Blazenka Brozovic (Croatia)