Browsing MSc in Clinical Speech & Language Studies Dissertations by Date of Publication
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A pilot randomised trial on the effect of Gaviscon Advance on laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms in adults referred to an outpatient Speech and Language Therapy service
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Background: Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) can result in vocal tract symptoms and voice problems. The exact pathophysiology and prevalence of LPR is unknown. It can lead to a wide variety of symptoms, and as a result ... -
Tongue Pressure Post-Oesophagectomy: Nature, Trajectory, and Association with Swallow Safety
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Purpose: Oesophageal cancer is a leading cause of cancer worldwide and despite advancements in treatment, it is a leading cause of cancer mortality (Kamangar et al., 2020; Sung et al., 2021). An oesophagectomy is a complicated ... -
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Dysphagia in the Lives of People with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS): A Qualitative study using Online Reddit forum
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurodegenerative condition affecting the central and peripheral nervous system is increasing world-wide (Haubrick et al., 2021). Dysphagia or swallowing disorder is present ... -
Vocal Adduction Exercises for Swallowing Rehabilitation in Adults with Typical and /or Disordered Swallowing: A Scoping Review
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Background: In healthy individuals, airway protection during swallowing involves closure of the larynx at multiple levels, including adduction of vocal folds. Different vocal adduction exercises have been reported in ... -
Perspectives of Various Stakeholders Towards the Role of Speech Language Therapists in the Management of Infants with Swallowing and Feeding Difficulties: A Nationwide Survey in the State of Kuwait
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Background Dysphagia is commonly seen in preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants and can heavily impact both the infant’s and caregiver’s quality of life. Speech Language Therapists (SLTs) have the duty and expertise ... -
The efficacy and effectiveness of early interventions for swallowing to improve swallowing outcomes in patients in the ICU with dysphagia: A Systematic Review
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Background Oropharyngeal dysphagia is observed frequently in patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Τhere are a number of risk factors that might lead to the development of dysphagia and the consequences can affect ... -
The effects of vocal loading and steam inhalation on acoustic, aerodynamic and self-perceived voice measures in adults
Background Vocal fatigue is one of the most frequent underlying symptoms of many vocal health conditions. A variety of vocal loading tasks (VLTs) have been developed for research purposes to induce the laryngeal system to ... -
The Implementation of IDDSI Framework in Irish Residential Healthcare Settings: A Survey
Background The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) was found to standardize the terminology of diet modification for people living with dysphagia. Diet modification plays a vital role in managing ...
