Maria is a 58‑year‑old woman 1 year post‑chemoradiation for…
Maria is a 58‑year‑old woman 1 year post‑chemoradiation for head and neck cancer with reduced tongue base retraction and significant pharyngeal residue. Match each goal component to the correct SMART element. Patient will complete at least 2 sets of 10 effortful swallows 3 times per day with minimal verbal cues to reduce pharyngeal residue as measured by FEES residue scores over the next 12 weeks.
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Ava is a 3‑year‑old with oral‑motor discoordination and reduced tongue lateralization. Her chewing performance varies significantly depending on food texture, seating position, fatigue, and environmental distractions. She demonstrates more efficient chewing when given opportunities to explore foods with different sensory properties and when allowed to self‑pace. Write one SMART goal for Ava that reflects a Dynamic Systems Theory (DST) approach to improving chewing.
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