Dysphagia and the use of Video Assisted Swallowing Therapy (VAST) The concept of the video assisted swallowing therapy (VAST) is a new therapeutic approach. The idea is based on the concept that a dynamic video of the client’s own swallow will help them implement the instructions provided by their therapist (Manor, Mootanah, Freud, Giladi & Cohen, 2012). Conventional swallowing therapies focus on environmental modification, compensatory strategies involving postures, and maneuvers and diet modifications. VAST offers a dynamic and personalized therapy for each client. The use of fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), recorded both at baseline, and while implementing the learned compensatory strategy, provides a fresh approach
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After a six week controlled trial, the researchers found that the video training group had made as many gains as the supervised control group in all areas except for functional movement. Even though the video assisted training did not show as much improvement in this one area, researchers state that video-based training can be a viable option to improve physical performance and strength in these junior …show more content…
Four complex operations performed by surgeons at various experience levels (Hu, Peyre, Arriaga, Osteen, Corso, Weiser, Swanson, Ashley, Raut, Zinner, Gawande, & Greenberg, 2012). The participants included a chief resident and the operating senior surgeon, a surgeon with less than 10 years in practice, one with 20 to 30 years in practice, and a surgeon with more than 30 years of experience in their respective field. They were video recorded (Hu et al., 2012). The use of video playback with a 1-hour coaching session with a peer-judged surgical expert formed the basis of the instruction/education. The instruction was one-on-one, and focused on technique; both operative and decision making, and for those more experienced surgeons the teaching opportunities for the residents during the surgery. The peer-judged surgical expert alternated between answering questions and asking them (Hu et al., 2012). Conclusions of this study were positive. At all experience levels the peer review proved a valuable tool for further education in identifying incidents of failure and troubleshooting alternate approaches. Researchers effectively showed that the utilization of video-based education/coaching can be beneficial, and a practical tool (Hu et al.,
After a six week controlled trial, the researchers found that the video training group had made as many gains as the supervised control group in all areas except for functional movement. Even though the video assisted training did not show as much improvement in this one area, researchers state that video-based training can be a viable option to improve physical performance and strength in these junior …show more content…
Four complex operations performed by surgeons at various experience levels (Hu, Peyre, Arriaga, Osteen, Corso, Weiser, Swanson, Ashley, Raut, Zinner, Gawande, & Greenberg, 2012). The participants included a chief resident and the operating senior surgeon, a surgeon with less than 10 years in practice, one with 20 to 30 years in practice, and a surgeon with more than 30 years of experience in their respective field. They were video recorded (Hu et al., 2012). The use of video playback with a 1-hour coaching session with a peer-judged surgical expert formed the basis of the instruction/education. The instruction was one-on-one, and focused on technique; both operative and decision making, and for those more experienced surgeons the teaching opportunities for the residents during the surgery. The peer-judged surgical expert alternated between answering questions and asking them (Hu et al., 2012). Conclusions of this study were positive. At all experience levels the peer review proved a valuable tool for further education in identifying incidents of failure and troubleshooting alternate approaches. Researchers effectively showed that the utilization of video-based education/coaching can be beneficial, and a practical tool (Hu et al.,