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Rina Matala, Miriam Craske, and Dr Lindsay Morgan

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more There are no requirements for this course, other than an interest in swallowing difficulties and medicines. The course will be of particular interest to carers, nurses and those in the field of medicine You can use the hashtag #FLswallowMed to talk about this course on social media.

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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more There are no requirements for this course, other than an interest in swallowing difficulties and medicines. The course will be of particular interest to carers, nurses and those in the field of medicine You can use the hashtag #FLswallowMed to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

  • Definition and causes of dysphagia
  • How to improve medicines administration for patients with dysphagia
  • Supporting patients with dysphagia to take their medicines
  • Different medicine formulations and the important considerations for patients with dysphagia
  • Legal and ethical considerations when administering medicines to patients with dysphagia
  • Standardising the approach to reviewing medicines in patients with dysphagia

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Reviews summary

Understanding dysphagia and medicines

According to learners, this course provides a clear and concise overview of dysphagia, focusing significantly on practical aspects related to medicine administration. Students often found the lectures informative and felt the topics covered, such as defining dysphagia and improving administration techniques, were highly relevant to their roles. It is considered particularly beneficial for carers and nurses, offering valuable strategies for patient support. While receiving largely positive feedback for its accessibility and practical value, some reviews suggest that individuals seeking advanced clinical detail may find the depth limited and potentially require additional resources. Overall, it's seen as providing a solid foundational understanding.
Covers key topics well for beginners.
"It covered all the essential topics I needed to get a good understanding of dysphagia."
"I got a solid foundation on the definition, causes, and management approaches."
"The modules on medicine formulations and legal aspects were particularly informative."
Explanations are easy to follow for all.
"The content was presented very clearly and was easy to follow along."
"I appreciated how simple and clear the explanations were, even on complex topics."
"The course does a great job of making a difficult subject accessible."
Directly applicable to care settings.
"I can immediately apply the information learned to my daily work as a carer."
"The practical advice on medicine administration for patients with dysphagia is invaluable."
"This course gave me real-world strategies to better support those I care for."
May lack depth for clinical specialists.
"As a healthcare professional, I found some sections quite basic and would have liked more depth."
"Could benefit from more discussion of complex clinical scenarios or interventions."
"Felt it was more geared towards general knowledge than specialist practice."

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