Portfolio

Your portfolio will serve as a clinical resource and also as evidence of competence in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of dysphagia. You may turn in a draft of each portfolio assignment by the due date indicated in the course schedule if you would like feedback from Dr. Clark. The final draft of the portfolio is due March 4. Grading Sheet for Portfolio

Assessment Report (50 pts)

Develop a narrative report based on assessment information provided by Dr. Clark (to be distributed in class). The report should include treatment recommendations.

Treatment Evidence Review (50 pts)

Conduct a literature review for the purpose of evidence-based practice. Develop a narrative summary of your review including:

Content

• Select one treatment strategy from the following list
  • Thermal stimulation
  • Electrical stimulation
  • Masako
  • Shaker
  • Tongue strengthening
• Identify and summarize at least three peer-reviewed articles examining the benefit of the treatment
• Critique the identified studies as appropriate
• Develop a summary reflecting your judgment of the quality or level of evidence supporting the use of the identified treatment

Form

• There is no minimum or maximum page length, but it is anticipated that 3 - 5 double-spaced pages will be typical
• Use APA 5 format
• Consider this a professional paper: use professional language, a professional font, etc.

Competencies

What's a competency? ASHA requires that students demonstrate both knowledge and skills related to the management of communication and swallowing disorders. The portfolio, quizzes, and exam assess your knowledge of the course material. The competencies will assess your skill in the execution of a variety of clinical methods. All competencies are graded pass/fail. Students will repeat the competency until passing skills are demonstrated. (50 pts)

• Clinical (bedside) swallowing exam
  • to be conducted in class
  • each student will conduct a clinical swallowing exam, including oral motor exam, on another student
• MBS
  • to be conducted outside of class
  • in small groups, students will review and rate 5 modified barium swallow studies
• Treatment
  • to be conducted in class
  • each student will demonstrate the ability to execute two swallowing maneuvers: supraglottic swallow and Mendelsohn maneuver