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Werstuck Macdonald M, Steel C. Dysphagia Identification and Assessment in Adults in Primary Care Settings-A Canadian Study of Dietitians. Can J Diet Pract Res. 2021; 82(2): 84-89.

Werstuck Macdonald M, Steel C. “Dysphagia Identification and Assessment in Adults in Primary Care Settings-A Canadian Study of Dietitians.” Can J Diet Pract Res. 2021; 82(2): 84-89.

This practice based survey reported findings from an on-line survey of Canadian dietitians exploring dysphagia identification and assessment practices. The authors found screening occurring in ¼ of primary healthcare settings and identified opportunities for initiatives to increase dysphagia awareness and identification in the community setting.