Brooke McGivern, MS, CCC-SLP, joins host Sarah Baar to explore the power of proactive dysphagia intervention for individuals with head and neck cancer. Together, they break down key strategies for supporting swallowing function before, during, and after treatment. Tune in to learn how you can implement evidence-based care that empowers your patients and improves long-term outcomes.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the evidence around proactive intervention to address dysphagia secondary to head and neck cancer

• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address acute and chronic issues resulting in dysphagia for individuals with head and neck cancer
• Solve patient case scenarios involving multiple underlying causes of dysphagia for people with head and neck cancer

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:00:49) Introduction to proactive dysphagia intervention
• (00:03:06) Understanding head and neck cancer and dysphagia
• (00:05:51) The importance of early intervention
• (00:09:08) Proactive treatment strategies for dysphagia
• (00:11:50) Patient-centered approaches in therapy
• (00:15:08) Managing lymphedema and swallowing issues
• (00:17:59) Interdisciplinary collaboration for better outcomes
• (00:20:46) Real-world applications and case studies
• (00:24:01) Overcoming barriers in clinical practice
• (00:26:58) Final thoughts and key takeaways

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