- Faculty:
- Angela Mansolillo
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 34 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Nov 20, 2020
Description
Manual – Dysphagia and Medication Management (1.4 MB) | 62 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
Instructions for ASHA credit – Self-Study Only (64.4 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Outline
Pill/Tablet Swallow Physiology
- What happens when we swallow a pill?
Issues in Administration for People with Swallowing Disorders
- Medication type – liquids, tablets and capsules
- Potential for medication errors
- Altering medications – easier to swallow but is it really safer?
Medication Induced Dysphagia
- Neurological impacts
- GI impacts
- Impact on salivation, dry mouth
Interventions
- Compensations and maneuvers – making swallowing easier
- Improving dry mouth
- Sensory interventions
- Reducing medication errors related to dysphagia
- New directions – changes in formulations for easier swallowing
Faculty
Angela Mansolillo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S Related seminars and products: 10
ANGELA MANSOLILLO, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing Disorders with more than 30 years of experience. She is currently a senior Speech-Language Pathologist at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts where she provides evaluation and treatment services for adults and children with dysphagia and is involved in program planning and development for inpatient and outpatient programming including quality improvement initiatives, patient education, and clinical policies and protocols. In addition, she is an adjunct faculty member at Elms College Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Over the course of her career, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings, provided numerous regional and national presentations, and lectured at several colleges and universities throughout Massachusetts. Angela is a sought-after speaker for both live and online continuing education courses as she seamlessly blends current research with clinical experience. She is a recent recipient of the Massachusetts Speech and Hearing Association’s Award for Clinical Excellence.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Angela Mansolillo has an employment relationship with Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Angela Mansolillo is board certified specialist, Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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