title: Advances in the management of dysphagia caused by stroke.
abstract: This article reviews the advancements that have occurred, primarily in the last decade, in the management and treatment of swallowing disorders related to stroke. An overview of swallowing physiology is given, and interventions, both indirect and direct, are explored. Expanding knowledge, applying techniques from other scientific disciplines, and developing new technologies provide hope for stroke patients who experience dysphagia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004032:Diet; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods; D011187:Posture; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications*