Unit 1 - Dysphagia
Lesson 1.1 Dysphagia
What will I learn in this lesson?
The aim of this module is to understand the definition of dysphagia.
Learning outcomes
To discuss main characteristics of swallowing (definition of swallowing, swallowing phases).
To understand the definition of dysphagia.
To learn about prevalence and dysphagia classification.
To learn about main health consequences: Security complication (choke, obstruction, respiratory infections: including aspiration pneumonia) .
To emphasize the importance of efficacy complication (risk for malnutrition and dehydration, decrease the quality of life).
To identify the signs of dysphagia.