Intensive Faciltiation of Swallowing in Patients With Severe Dysphagia After Acquired Brain Injury

Therapeutic F.O.T.T.® intervention provided by Occupational Therapists (OTs). The intervention consists of positioning the patient, and giving sensory input to the hands and face in order to stimulate and facilitate swallowing of saliva or small amounts of food and drink, if considered safe.

The intervention consists of positioning the patient and either washing his face, the hands, or brushing teeth, apply lipbalm, with no specific stimulation or facilitation of swallowing