Browsing MSc in Clinical Speech & Language Studies Dissertations by Subject "dysphagia"
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
