Unit 1 - Dysphagia (e-book)
1.4 Detection and diagnosis
1.4.3 Treatment and Professionals involved
The goals of dysphagia treatment are to reduce the complications mentioned above. Therefore, a proper diagnosis is essential for a correct treatment and this should be performed by a multidisciplinary team that includes:
Dentist, Gastroenterologist, Neurologist, Nursing, Nutritionist/Dietician, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathologist and others.