The Overlooked Challenge of Medication Swallowing with Katie Decker

Difficulty swallowing pills may point to a broader concern involving swallowing or functional communication. Guest: Katie Decker, MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this episode of Brainstorms, host Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Katie Decker, MA, CCC-SLP, to discuss pill dysphagia, an often-overlooked challenge that can affect medication adherence, safety, and overall health. Renee and Katie examine the factors that can make swallowing medication difficult, including pill size, shape, and texture, as well as swallowing physiology, cognition, and underlying neurologic conditions. About the Guest: Katie Decker, MA, CCC-SLP, is a Clinical Specialist with PatCom Medical, where she focuses on providing clinicians nationwide with access to state-of-the-art swallowing and voice diagnostic equipment to enhance their practice and patient care. She has previously worked in a variety of medical settings, including owning and operating a Mobile FEES business in Iowa.