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Home Health Aide On-the-Go In-service Lessons: Vol. 12, Issue 9: Swallowing
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- More, Laura, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Deglutition disorders.
- Home health aides.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (24 p.)
- Other Title:
- Home Health Aide On-the-Go In-service Lessons
- Place of Publication:
- Beacon Health, a division of HCPro, Inc.
- Summary:
- Dysphagia is a swallowing problem that is common in elderly patients. Problem swallowing can lead to weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition, aspiration, pneumonia, and even death. The HHA plays a key role in helping patients with swallowing problems eat and drink safely.LESSON OBJECTIVESAfter completion of this program, the home health aide will be able to:Recognize signs and symptoms of swallowing problemsList medical problems associated with swallowingList three ways to help patients swallow safelyDescribe comfort feedingContents of this lesson:A clearly written fact sheetA 10-question post-test to measure understanding of the subject matterAn answer sheet with a place for the instructor's comments and signatureAn illustrative, homecare-specific case studySuggested supplemental learning activitiesAn attendance log and certificate of completion
- Notes:
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI.
- ISBN:
- 1-60146-994-2
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