2024
Work-Related Physical Discomfort and Ergonomics Among Speech-Language Pathologists Performing Flexible Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing.
Keltz A, Leydon C, Vernarelli J, Livecchi D, Lerner M. Work-Related Physical Discomfort and Ergonomics Among Speech-Language Pathologists Performing Flexible Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing. American Journal Of Speech-Language Pathology 2024, 34: 559-570. PMID: 39700466, DOI: 10.1044/2024_ajslp-24-00258.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpeech-language pathologistsPhysical discomfortFlexible endoscopic evaluationHealth care professionalsWork environmentSpeech-LanguageCare professionalsEndoscopic evaluation of swallowingMusculoskeletal symptomsYears of experienceErgonomic trainingEvaluation of swallowingDysphagia assessmentIncreased oddsFlexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowingLogistic regressionSuboptimal ergonomicsSpearman rank correlationPhysical challengesWell-beingParticipantsDemographicsDiscomfortRank correlationEquipment factors
2020
High-Volume Billing and Reimbursement Trends for Endoscopic Swallowing Studies in the Medicare Population
Kasle DA, Torabi SJ, Savoca EL, Lerner M, Manes RP. High-Volume Billing and Reimbursement Trends for Endoscopic Swallowing Studies in the Medicare Population. Dysphagia 2020, 36: 919-924. PMID: 33215264, DOI: 10.1007/s00455-020-10215-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSensory testingBarium swallow studyFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationHigh-volume providersReimbursement trendsType of providerEndoscopic evaluationSwallow studySwallowing studyFEESSTMedicare populationMedicare feeMedicare Provider UtilizationReimbursement dataFEESProvider UtilizationSignificant riseService populationPathology portion
2012
Nil per os except medications order in the dysphagic patient
Leder SB, Lerner MZ. Nil per os except medications order in the dysphagic patient. QJM 2012, 106: 71-75. PMID: 22403093, DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcs044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication ordersDysphagia testingDysphagic populationFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationForm of medicationLeft valleculaCough reflexEndoscopic evaluationDysphagic patientsMucosal foldsMedicationsLaryngeal vestibuleKelly clampBolus swallowsPillsSwallow trialsThin liquidsSwallowingEnteric coatingDirect visualizationAspirationPatientsCoughingPopulationVallecula
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