Swallow the Gap
A pivotal podcast on a mission to improve medical intervention for patients with swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Primarily intended for medical speech-language pathologists (SLP) and also relevant for professionals and students involved in pulmonology, otolaryngology, gerontology, nutrition, rehabilitation sciences, and various other areas of healthcare. Join us as a force for change by inspiring critical thinking, facilitating discussion, and stimulating professional development for those involved in the evaluation and treatment of patients with aerodigestive disorders. For 2025, please keep your eyes peeled for monthly episode release!
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Swallow the Gap
BOLUS and Beyond: Advancing Critical Reasoning in Dysphagia
The BOLUS framework helps clinicians move beyond the idea that aspiration always translates to pneumonia by encouraging a critical, multi-factor approach to dysphagia care. Designed for use before, during, and after patient encounters, the framework supports more comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary communication.
In this episode, Dr. Phyllis Palmer and Aaron Padilla explore the clinical application of the BOLUS framework. Together, we discuss how clinicians can think critically about the many factors influencing dysphagia management, anticipate challenges before meeting the patient, and apply practical strategies to strengthen interdisciplinary communication and provide more individualized treatment.
This episode is eligible for 0.1 ASHA CEUs through Nov. 30, 2025. No partial CE credit is provided. Fee waived thanks for a donation from Bracco Diagnostics
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