SOD-LIVING WITH DYSPHAGIA - AN EXPLORATION OF THE IMPACT OF DYSPHAGIA ON CLIENTS AND CAREGIVERS

Course overview

This course will describe the quality of life issues reported by individuals with dysphagia and their caregivers. Participants will be provided with strategies to assess not just the dysphagia, but also its potential social, physical, emotional, psychological impacts. Benefits as well as risks of dietary modifications will be discussed and options for diet liberalization will be provided in a context of supporting individual autonomy. Adherence, health literacy, and potential for self-efficacy will be discussed and suggestions for intervention will be provided.