COLLABORATIVE TEAM IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DYSPHAGIA

Authors

  • Hafeez Punjwani Senior Lecturer Ziauddin College of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Afshan Memon Speech-Language Therapist/ Audiologist the Talk Clinic, Hyderabad, Pakistan
  • Zoha Asif Senior Lecturer Ziauddin College of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Tahmeena Tabish Assistant Professor, Ziauddin College of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

Dear Editor,

Swallowing is an essential requirement for life. Eating is not only a practical act (i.e., obtaining the nutrition necessary for survival) but also involves social interaction. Having meals with family and friends is almost universally necessary for personal interactions1. Dysphagia is derived from the Greek Language "Dys" which means “difficulty or dysfunction" and "Phagia" means "to eat". However, it is defined as difficulty in processing or swallowing food from mouth to stomach2.

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Published

2023-01-05

How to Cite

Punjwani, H. ., Memon, A., Zoha Asif, & Tabish, T. (2023). COLLABORATIVE TEAM IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DYSPHAGIA. Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation, 13(1), 03–05. Retrieved from http://ojs.zu.edu.pk/ojs/index.php/pjr/article/view/1897

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2024): Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation

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Letter to the Editor

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