Dysphagia Toolkit Checklist
TOOL
Tongue depressors
Muscles of the head &
neck – colour &
laminated
Stages of swallowing
(Step breakdown with
images single page
colour)
Counselling & education
handouts
(single use) cup
Syringe (single use)
Straw (single use)
Swallow assessment
recording forms
OHAT assessment form
Case history information
form
OME form
spoon
Counselling & education
handout for the
tracheostomised client
RATIONALE
REFERENCE
SOURCE

Show patients how
therapy exercises
work
 Explain to other
professionals
where difficulty lies
 Explain to patients
 Caregiver
education
 Home care
Assessment of swallow on
liquids
For patients with oral
cancer resection and intact
pharyngeal phase
Smooth & accurate ax &
record keeping for mx
Accurate ax of oral hygiene
To track patients who need
to be seen as an outpt. &
provide wholistic care
Smooth & accurate ax
Ax of semi-solids
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Create flyer on
Canva
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