Oropharyngeal dysphagia, or swallowing impairment, is a common condition impacting approximately one in five adults each year. Dysphagia can arise as the result of numerous medical conditions such as stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and head and neck cancer. The consequences of oropharyngeal are significant and may include malnutrition and dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and death. Additionally, there is a substantial socioemotional toll of oropharyngeal dysphagia, often leading to social isolation and depression. As a result of the substantial impact of oropharyngeal dysphagia, management of this complex disorder is of paramount importance to the medical community and society at large. In recent years, there has been an increased interest in harnessing the power of technology to optimize the prevention and rehabilitation of oropharyngeal dysphagia. In this session, we will discuss currently available technological adjuncts and biofeedback devices that can be integrated into dysphagia rehabilitation to optimize patient outcomes.
