dc.contributor.author	Coxwell, Lora
dc.date.accessioned	2025-03-27T13:31:45Z
dc.date.available	2025-03-27T13:31:45Z
dc.date.issued	2024-12-06
dc.identifier.other	e81cc6ac-9b18-4c34-adaa-a9613eff6ed9	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/10428/7385
dc.description.abstract	Dysphagia is a medical disorder characterized by difficulty swallowing. It is associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality in the United States. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy and feasibility of incorporating GU Liquid Energy Gel into dysphagic therapy protocols to enhance swallowing function, reduce fatigue, and improve patient outcomes. The first stage of this line of inquiry focused on individuals with normal swallowing function. The participants were divided into three groups, with two receiving guaiac acid (GU) without caffeine and rest, one receiving GU with caffeine and rest, and one receiving only rest. The results of the study yielded interesting findings and aimed to determine if this particular gel could prove to be a valuable tool in managing fatigue during swallow therapy sessions. This suggests that GU may have the ability to provide sustained energy, potentially reducing fatigue and improving endurance during the therapy session. The use of GU as a supplement holds promise in improving patient outcomes and enhancing the overall effectiveness of treatment.	en_US
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dc.rights	This dissertation is protected by the Copyright Laws of the United States (Public Law 94-553, revised in 1976). Consistent with fair use as defined in the Copyright Laws, brief quotations from this material are allowed with proper acknowledgement. Use of the materials for financial gain with the author's expressed written permissions is not allowed.	en_US
dc.subject	Speech therapy	en_US
dc.subject	Dissertations, Academic--United States	en_US
dc.subject	Deglutition disorders	en_US
dc.subject	Therapeutic use	en_US
dc.subject	Fatigue--Prevention	en_US
dc.subject	Guarana--Therapeutic use	en_US
dc.subject	Dietary supplements	en_US
dc.title	Using GU Liquid Energy Gel as a Fatigue Management Tool for Dysphagia Therapy	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders of the Dewar College of Education and Human Services	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Wells, Kelsey
dc.description.committee	Gorham-Rowan, Mary
dc.description.committee	Hannibal, Ruth Renne
dc.description.committee	Walden, Katherine
dc.description.degree	M.Ed.	en_US
dc.description.major	Communication Sciences and Disorders	en_US