Intensive dysphagia rehabilitation program for patients with head and neck cancer

In response to the pathophysiology and expected trajectory of dysphagia that arises following treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC), an intensive and progressive approach to dysphagia is warranted. This pilot study evaluates the recovery of swallowing function following the implementation of an exercise-based approach to dysphagia rehabilitation.Consecutive recruitment was carried out prospectively at a quaternary referral centre....