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ArticlePerspectives of the ASHA special interest groups2025

Asynchronous Telehealth for Dysphagia Management: Evidence, Possibilities, and Practical Examples.

Cagla Kantarcigil, Rebecca Frances Smith, Bonnie Martin-Harris, Loni C Arrese, Georgia A Malandraki

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Article in Perspectives of the ASHA special interest groups, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Cagla KantarcigilDepartment of Speech and Hearing Science, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
Rebecca Frances SmithNorthwestern University Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, School of Communication, Evanston, IL.
Bonnie Martin-HarrisNorthwestern University Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, School of Communication, Evanston, IL.ORCID 0000-0001-7840-3764
Loni C ArreseDepartment of Speech and Hearing Science, College of Arts and Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
Georgia A MalandrakiDepartment of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.ORCID 0000-0002-7599-7728

Funding

Training Swallowing Initiation during Expiration: Impact on Safety and Efficiency Following Treatment for Oropharyngeal Head and Neck CancerR01CA262502 · NCI · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY · PI BONNIE J MARTIN-HARRIS · 2021 to 2026
$2.9M
Research and Mentoring on Swallowing Impairment and Respiratory-Swallow CoordinatK24DC012801 · NIDCD · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY · PI MARTIN-HARRIS, BONNIE J · 2013 to 2024
$1.8M
Impact of wearable biofeedback for the rehabilitation and tele-rehabilitation of neurogenic dysphagiaR01AG086371 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN · PI Georgia Malandraki · 2024 to 2026
$1.6M
NCI NIH HHS R01 CA262502NIA NIH HHS R01 AG086371NIDCD NIH HHS K24 DC012801
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: Dysphagia, which affects a significant portion of the population, poses serious health risks and diminishes quality of life. The growing demand for dysphagia services often outpaces the availability of specialized clinicians, particularly in underserved areas. This clinical focus article explores asynchronous telehealth as a promising solution to help in bridging this gap, as a supplemental service delivery model that can improve access to timely and equitable dysphagia care.We reviewed various forms of asynchronous telehealth, including store-and-forward consultations, remote patient monitoring, and mobile health applications, highlighting their unique advantages and considerations for dysphagia management. We present emerging evidence supporting the utility of these approaches and examine their potential to address barriers to current clinical practice. Furthermore, we address the challenges associated with asynchronous telehealth implementation and offer practical case studies that illustrate its successful application in diverse clinical settings. Conclusion: This clinical focus article concludes by outlining future directions for research and development in asynchronous telehealth for dysphagia, emphasizing its potential to enhance access to dysphagia-related services and improve the lives of individuals with swallowing disorders.

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PMID42344527
PMCPMC13289683

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