How to conduct an ASSIST Swallowing Assessment

What does ASSIST stand for?

• Assessment Swallow and Screening in Stroke

• Assessment Screening and Swallowing in a Stroke

• Acute Screening of Swallow in Stroke/TIA

• Acute Swallowing and Screening in Stroke

Who should ONLY conduct an ASSIST Swallowing assessment?

• Medical/Health professionals such as nurses

• Only a doctor

• Only a speech pathologist

• Anyone

True or False:

We only conduct an ASSIST swallowing assessment on patients with a swallowing difficulty post a stroke?

• True

• False

Dysphagia is the term for?

• Difficulty speaking

• Difficulty

  walking

• Difficulty breathing

• Difficulty swallowing

Yes or No:

If a patient has clearing of the throat, coughing, or drooling, should you stop the assessment and place them nil by mouth?

• Yes

• No

Dysphagia is when?

• We chock on food on purpose

• Swallow when we take a breath in

• Chew on food for a minute and swallow

• Food or fluid goes down the wrong way

Dysphagia can lead to?

• Eye deformity

• Lung pain

• Chest infections and pneumonia

• Ear discomfort