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Identifying dysphagia is vital to prevent further complications and problems. Although the condition is common in patients with stroke, nurses must be aware that feeding and swallowing problems can occur in a wide range of illnesses. The Dewsbury Feeding and Swallowing Screen was developed as an observational screening tool for nurses to ensure early and accurate identification of such problems in all patients in all settings. In addition, a training package, consisting of two manuals and a DVD, was designed to help train staff to use the tool and as a means of checking competence.
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PMID:Developing a screening tool and training package to identify dysphagia in all settings. 2048 Dec 30

Patient self-management programs usually require participants to attend group sessions, which can be difficult for individuals with mobility issues. In addition, many programs are not disease specific. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a mail-delivered self-management program for individuals with scleroderma (SSc). The program consisted of a workbook and exercise DVD that provided information on medical aspects of the disease, dysphagia, fatigue management, advocacy, activities of daily living, oral hygiene, skin and wound care, psychosocial changes, exercises, and other features of the condition. Participants provided feedback on the effects of the self-management program by responding to questions on demographic and six self-report questionnaires, keeping a health log, and participating in a program evaluation interview. A total of 49 participants completed the program and returned the postintervention questionnaires. Participants consistently reported that the program was easy to use. Depression, fatigue, and pain decreased, and hand function, self-efficacy for controlling pain, and self-efficacy "other" improved; however, the only statistically significant change was in self-efficacy for pain. This is the first study to develop and assess the effects of a mail-delivered format for self-management for people with SSc. A self-management program should help individuals with SSc develop self-management strategies to manage this complex disease and advocate for themselves to promote better health.
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PMID:Evaluation of a mail-delivered, print-format, self-management program for persons with systemic sclerosis. 2365 19