Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1009344]Researchers: A/Pr Taher Omari (Principal investigator) , Prof Geoffrey Davidson
Brief description Swallowing dysfunction (dysphagia) is common in children with neurological diseases such as cerebral palsy which affects 1:400 births. Fluid in the lungs during swallow (aspiration) is a serious complication causing chest infections and potentially death. We have developed a new test measuring pressures and flows during swallow which can detect abnormalities predisposing to aspiration and we will evaluate this as a screening tool.
Funding Amount $AUD 476,641.29
Funding Scheme Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 1009344
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1009344
