A Controlled Application of the Griffin Swallowing Program for Dysphagic Patients

Author

Judy Lally, Fontbonne College

Year of Award

1978

Degree

Master of Science (MS)

College

College of Education & Allied Health

Department

Communication Disorders and Deaf Education

First Advisor

Claudia Ciano

Keywords

reflex, tongue, receptors, dysphagia, treatment, sucking, esophagus

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of the Griffin Swallowing Program for Dysphagic Patients (1974) using an experimental design. The Griffin Program includes specific instructions for application of its three parts: (a) evaluation of the present status of the swallowing mechanisms; (b) training the swallow; and (c) a transfer program for responsible nursing staff and family of the dysphagic patient. The Griffin Program was chosen over other methods because it seemed more structured than the other programs, therefore, better suited to experimental design. Thus, this present study was designed to investigate the effects of management of swallowing difficulties using a controlled application of the Griffin Swallowing Program for Dysphagic Patients (1974).

Document Type

Restricted Thesis

Recommended Citation

Lally, Judy, "A Controlled Application of the Griffin Swallowing Program for Dysphagic Patients" (1978). All Theses, Dissertations, and Capstone Projects. 42.
https://griffinshare.fontbonne.edu/all-etds/42