title: Speech-language pathology and dysphagia: a brief historical perspective.
abstract: In the past decade, speech-language pathologists have taken a leading role in the management of services for patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia. This article presents the historical perspective of this role, the rationale for assuming the responsibility, and suggests directions for continued involvement.
authors.affiliation: Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98108.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Groher
mesh_terms: D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000266:history* / Q000628:therapy; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D013066:Speech-Language Pathology / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States