The Yale Swallow Protocol: An Evidence-based Approach To Decision Making
by Steven B. Leder /
2014 / English / PDF
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The Yale Swallow Protocol is an evidence-based protocol 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
protocol was developed and can be used by speech-language
pathologists, nurses, otolaryngologists, oncologists,
neurologists, intensivists and physicians assistants. In
addition, the protocol can be used in a variety of environments,
including acute care, rehabilitation and nursing homes. The Yale
Swallow Protocol meets all of the criteria necessary for a
successful screening test, including being simple to administer,
cross-disciplinary, cost effective, acceptable to patients and
able to identify the target attribute by giving a positive
finding when aspiration risk is present and a negative finding
when aspiration risk is absent. Additionally, early and accurate
identification of aspiration risk can significantly reduce
health-care costs associated with recognized prandial
aspiration.
The Yale Swallow Protocol is an evidence-based protocol 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
protocol was developed and can be used by speech-language
pathologists, nurses, otolaryngologists, oncologists,
neurologists, intensivists and physicians assistants. In
addition, the protocol can be used in a variety of environments,
including acute care, rehabilitation and nursing homes. The Yale
Swallow Protocol meets all of the criteria necessary for a
successful screening test, including being simple to administer,
cross-disciplinary, cost effective, acceptable to patients and
able to identify the target attribute by giving a positive
finding when aspiration risk is present and a negative finding
when aspiration risk is absent. Additionally, early and accurate
identification of aspiration risk can significantly reduce
health-care costs associated with recognized prandial
aspiration.
