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BOLUS and Beyond: Advancing Critical Reasoning in Dysphagia

BOLUS and Beyond: Advancing Critical Reasoning in Dysphagia

Update: 2025-09-10
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The BOLUS framework helps clinicians move beyond the idea that aspiration always translates to pneumonia by encouraging a critical, multi-factor approach to dysphagia care. Designed for use before, during, and after patient encounters, the framework supports more comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary communication.

In this episode, Dr. Phyllis Palmer and Aaron Padilla explore the clinical application of the BOLUS framework. Together, we discuss how clinicians can think critically about the many factors influencing dysphagia management, anticipate challenges before meeting the patient, and apply practical strategies to strengthen interdisciplinary communication and provide more individualized treatment.

This episode is eligible for 0.1 ASHA CEUs through Nov. 30, 2025. No partial CE credit is provided. Fee waived thanks for a donation from Bracco Diagnostics

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BOLUS and Beyond: Advancing Critical Reasoning in Dysphagia

BOLUS and Beyond: Advancing Critical Reasoning in Dysphagia

Tim Stockdale, SLPD, CCC-SLP