Improving the identification of Dysphagia following Acute cervIcal Spinal cord injurY
The DAISY project is funded by the National Institute of Health Research as part of a doctoral research fellowship awarded to Jackie McRae.
It is
supported by University College London and the Royal National
Orthopaedic Hospital,
Stanmore.
The project in 3 phases:
Part 1 of the study is completion of a survey about current clinical practice by doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and dietitians in dealing with swallowing, feeding, breathing and mouthcare for patients after a cervical spinal cord injury. THIS IS NOW CLOSED
RECRUITMENT COMPLETE. In part 2, people will be interviewed about their experiences of having a cervical spinal cord injury and the management of any swallowing or feeding problems whilst in intensive care. This will provide a unique insight into patients experiences.
DELPHI PROCESS COMPLETED. In the third part of the study, an international panel of clinical experts will be invited to rate a series of statements about how to manage swallowing problems. This information will be developed into a swallow screening tool and clinical practice recommmendations.
A pilot of the tool will assess validity.