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Treatment With the Shaker Head‐Lift Exercise in Head and Neck Cancer Patients With Radiation‐Induced Dysphagia: 12‐Month Results on Swallowing Function From a Randomized, Controlled Trial

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dysphagia is a common side‐effect after radiotherapy in head and neck cancer patients. This randomized study aimed to evaluate the effect of the shaker head‐lift exercise (HLE) after 12 months with flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Methods Patients were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 30) or the control
Signe Rödseth Smith, Caterina Finizia, Kerstin Petersson, Lisa Tuomi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The perspective of optometry students of the Phelophepa train regarding its role in developing experiential skills

African Vision and Eye Health, 2009
Purpose: The optometry degree programme in South Africa currently includes a combination of both theoretical and clinical modules.  The optometric skills required by graduates are often achieved by students’ involvement in clinical training at both in ...
R. Hansraj
doaj   +1 more source

A Discharge Summary Prompt Reduces Postoperative Radiotherapy Delay in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Delays in postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) beyond 6 weeks are associated with worse outcomes in head and neck cancer (HNC). This study evaluated whether a discharge summary prompt could reduce PORT delay. Methods A retrospective review of patients from 2018 to 2023 was used as a pre‐intervention baseline.
Andreja Radevic, Niketna Vivek, Joaquin Austerlitz, Sindhura Sridhar, Whitney Jin, Robert Sinard, Sarah L. Rohde, Kyle Mannion, Alexander J. Langerman, Eben Rosenthal, Michael C. Topf   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optometry student clinical practice at public health facilities: A systematic review

Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Background: Clinical training, supervision and practice are the most important aspects of health profession education, including optometry. Institutions implore various methods for students to gain access, exposure and experience in different clinical ...
Raserogole F. Segooa, Vanessa R. Moodley
doaj   +1 more source

Superior Labial Artery Mucosal Flap (SLAM) for Reconstruction of Major Lower Lip Mucosal Defects

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The superior labial artery mucosal (SLAM) flap is a versatile, pedicled axial flap ideally suited for mucosal lining in lower lip reconstruction. Methods This article details the surgical anatomy and technique of the SLAM flap, highlighting its role as a standalone liner or mucosal adjunct to microvascular free tissue transfer in ...
Nicholas Shannon, Takako Eva Yabe, Bruce Ashford   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optometrists’ perspectives on speciality programme development in South Africa

African Vision and Eye Health
Background: South Africa (SA) has postgraduate research-based master’s and doctorate qualifications in optometry with no clinical coursework qualifications in special interest fields.
Nashua Naicker, Alvin J. Munsamy
doaj   +1 more source

Botulinum Toxin for First Bite Syndrome: A Symptom‐Guided “Follow‐The‐Pain” Injection Strategy

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background To evaluate botulinum toxin type A (BoNT‐A) for First Bite Syndrome (FBS) and assess a symptom‐guided “Follow‐the‐Pain” (FTP) injection strategy in patients with incomplete response to standard treatment. Methods Consecutive patients with postoperative FBS were treated with ultrasound‐guided intraparotid BoNT‐A injection.
Rosario Marchese‐Ragona, Gianmarco Giunta, Daniela Adamo, Elisabetta Zanoletti, Daniele Manfredini, Domenico Antonio Restivo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Swallowing‐Related Quality of Life After Carotid Body Tumor Resection: A Longitudinal Trajectory Analysis

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To identify longitudinal swallowing‐related QoL trajectories after carotid body tumor (CBT) resection and explore associated characteristics. Methods A prospective study assessed swallowing‐related QoL using the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory at nine timepoints from preoperation to 12 months postdischarge.
Pan Chen, Qiao‐Dan Lu, He‐Jing Liang, Ming‐Hua Guo, Jia‐Pin Chen, Chun‐Xu Yang, Guang‐Chao Gu, Lei Wang, Yue‐Hong Zheng   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Communication training in healthcare education: Implications for undergraduate optometry programmes – A narrative review

African Vision and Eye Health
Background: Effective communication is a core component of quality healthcare, influencing patient satisfaction, treatment adherence and health outcomes.
Elene Kruger, Mathys J. Labuschagne, Elzana Kempen   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Current Evidence on Best Practice Dental Survivorship Care for People With Head and Neck Cancer: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Emerging Evidence

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Head and neck cancer (HNC) survival is improving, increasing the need to address long‐term survivorship issues. Dental survivorship—care before, during, and after treatment—remains inconsistent across services. We conducted a review of systematic reviews and emerging evidence to inform contemporary dental survivorship care for HNC
David G. Tighe, Rebecca Venchiarutti, Isidoro Ruisi, Purnima Sundaresan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source