The Yale Swallow Protocol: An Evidence-Based Approach to Decision Making

The Yale Swallow Prool is an evidence-based prool that is the only screening instrument that both identifies aspiration risk and, when passed, is able to recommend specific oral diets without the need for further instrumental dysphagia testing. Based upon research by Drs. Steven B. Leder and Debra M. Suiter, an easily administered, reliable and validated swallow screening prool was developed and can be used by speech-language pathologists, nurses, otolaryngologists, oncologists, neurologist...