Adult Swallowing: Normal and Disordered

5002V - Support for the BOLUS Framework to Identify Risk of Adverse Events Associated with Aspiration

ON-DEMAND

Format: Technical Clinical (Virtual)

Audience: Students, Researchers, Related Professionals, Early Career Professionals (under 5 years)

Keywords: Aspiration, Host, BOLUS framework, Risk

Presenting Author(s)

Aaron Padilla

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Phyllis Palmer

University of New Mexico
Marie Ray

The University of New Mexico
Jacob Graves

The University of New Mexico

Pulmonary sequelae are at times a consequence of dysphagia. It is the role of the dysphagia clinician to not only assess the anatomy and physiology of the aerodigestive tract, but to also provide dietary recommendations that are least restrictive. When aspiration occurs, we must consider individual (host) variables. This presentation will use the previously proposed BOLUS framework (ASHA , 2021) and current literature to support the framework. Literature will be explored in depth. Case studies will be used to encourage critical thinking and engage participants in the clinical decision making process.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the BOLUS framework
Explain the impact of non-aspiration related variables on outcomes
Formulate a hypothesis on how to apply identified risks to clinical decision making using the BOLUS framework