Publications by authors named "R Tobar-Fredes"
Stigma represents a major obstacle in rehabilitation and community reintegration after brain injury. However, appropriate tools to measure stigma in Spanish-speaking countries are lacking. This study examined the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Anticipated Stigma and Concealment Questionnaire (ASCQ).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe pathophysiology of dysphagia post-lung transplant: A systematic review.
Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The systematic review investigates the issue of oropharyngeal dysphagia in patients who have undergone lung transplantation, identifying instrumental assessment methods to characterize this complication.
- A thorough literature search found 883 studies, but only six met the criteria for inclusion, primarily focusing on retrospective data regarding swallowing difficulties post-transplant.
- Key findings highlight inconsistencies in evaluating dysphagia severity across studies, particularly in the use of the Penetration-Aspiration Scale, with aspiration rates varying significantly among patients.
Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 disease is transmitted through the inhalation of droplets or aerosols and inoculation via the oronasal or ocular routes, transforming the management of swallowing disorders into a challenge for healthcare teams, given their proximity to the aerodigestive tract and the high probability of aerosol generation during patient evaluation and treatment.
Aim: To provide essential guidance for Latin American multidisciplinary teams, regarding the evaluation and treatment of oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia, at the different levels of healthcare. The position statement was formulated for the purpose of maintaining medical service continuity, in the context of a pandemic, and minimizing the propagation and infection risks of the virus.
Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 disease is transmitted through the inhalation of droplets or aerosols and inoculation via the oronasal or ocular routes, transforming the management of swallowing disorders into a challenge for healthcare teams, given their proximity to the aerodigestive tract and the high probability of aerosol generation during patient evaluation and treatment.
Aim: To provide essential guidance for Latin American multidisciplinary teams, regarding the evaluation and treatment of oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia, at the different levels of healthcare. The position statement was formulated for the purpose of maintaining medical service continuity, in the context of a pandemic, and minimizing the propagation and infection risks of the virus.