Abstract
This article provides a framework speech–language pathology services to optimize functional outcomes of patients with oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers. Key principles include (1) a proactive rehabilitation model that minimizes intervals of disuse or inactivity of speech and swallowing systems, (2) standardized evaluation paradigms that combine objective instrumental assessments with patient-reported outcome measures, and (3) systematic methods for surveillance and intensive rehabilitation for late dysphagia.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 397-410 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2018 |
Keywords
- Dysarthria
- Dysphagia
- Functional outcomes
- Rehabilitation
- Speech–language pathology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology