Artificial Intelligence and Dysphagia: Novel Solutions to Old Problems

Sejdić, Ervin; Khalifa, Yassin; Mahoney, Amanda S.; Coyle, James L.

doi:10.1590/s0004-2803.202000000-66

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“…These augmentative tools have the potential to facilitate error identification and re-learning; however, further investigation is warranted given the costs of equipment prior to clinical adaptation. With advances in technology, such as the capacity to analyse large datasets, computational modelling and artificial intelligence [ 80 ], it will be possible gain an understanding of the impact of disease and treatment on swallow pathophysiology and thereby target highly individualised training programmes, based on these unique characteristics.…”

Section: Speech and Language Pathology Interventionsmentioning

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Dysphagia Advances in Head and Neck Cancer

Patterson¹,

Lawton²

2023

Curr Otorhinolaryngol Rep

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Purpose of Review This review summarises the current literature regarding head and neck cancer–associated dysphagia. Up-to-date evidence for dysphagia outcome measurement for this population is provided, in addition to recent innovations that aim to prevent, reduce or remediate the common and debilitating side effects of treatment. Recent Findings Both patient-reported outcomes and clinical measures are necessary to capture the multi-dimensional nature of swallowing. A minimally important difference in scores has been calculated for some of these measures, to aid interpretation and powering of clinical trials. The number of dysphagia-related trials has increased, predominantly investigating optimal treatment for oropharyngeal HPV-positive disease, and speech and language pathology interventions using an impairment-based approach. Summary Although substantial progress has been made, further work is necessary to establish a consensus over outcome measures. Modifying treatments may improve outcomes. Several trials are underway to establish the effectiveness of speech and language pathology dysphagia interventions.

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Section: Speech and Language Pathology Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Dysphagia Advances in Head and Neck Cancer

Patterson¹,

Lawton²

2023

Curr Otorhinolaryngol Rep

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Accuracy of Acoustic Evaluation of Swallowing as a Diagnostic Method of Dysphagia in Individuals Affected by Stroke: Preliminary Analysis

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Post-Radiotherapy Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer: Current Management by Speech-Language Pathologists

Govender,

Gilbody,

Simson

et al. 2024

Curr. Treat. Options in Oncol.

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Opinion statementDysphagia, difficulty in eating and drinking, remains the most common side effect of radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) with devastating consequences for function and quality of life (QOL). Over the past decade, 5-year survival has improved due to multiple factors including treatment advances, reduction in smoking, introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and more favourable prognosis of HPV-related cancers. Increased prevalence of HPV-positive disease, which tends to affect younger individuals, has led to an elevated number of people living for longer with the sequelae of cancer and its treatment. Symptoms are compounded by late effects of radiotherapy which may lead to worsening of dysphagia for some long-term survivors or new-onset dysphagia for others. Speech-language pathology (SLP) input remains core to the assessment and management of dysphagia following HNC treatment. In this article, we present current SLP management of dysphagia post-radiotherapy. We discuss conventional treatment approaches, the emergence of therapy adjuncts and current service delivery models. The impact of adherence on therapy outcomes is highlighted. Despite treatment advancements, patients continue to present with dysphagia which is resistant to existing intervention approaches. There is wide variation in treatment programmes, with a paucity of evidence to support optimal type, timing and intensity of treatment. We discuss the need for further research, including exploration of the impact of radiotherapy on the central nervous system (CNS), the link between sarcopenia and radiotherapy-induced dysphagia and the benefits of visual biofeedback in rehabilitation.

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Artificial Intelligence and Dysphagia: Novel Solutions to Old Problems

Cited by 5 publications

References 6 publications

Dysphagia Advances in Head and Neck Cancer

Dysphagia Advances in Head and Neck Cancer

Accuracy of Acoustic Evaluation of Swallowing as a Diagnostic Method of Dysphagia in Individuals Affected by Stroke: Preliminary Analysis

Post-Radiotherapy Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer: Current Management by Speech-Language Pathologists

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