The evaluation may include:

• Detailed subjective evaluation of swallowing for all patients reporting to the dysphagia clinic complaining swallowing difficulty.
• Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) to assess the laryngeal function when the patient is swallowing.
• Rigid endoscopy to assess laryngeal structure and function.
• Video Fluoroscopy Swallow Study (VFSS) assess the motor function of the upper digestive tract.
• Bedside swallowing evaluation for all admitted patients having difficulty in swallowing.

Rehabilitation may include:

• Swallowing therapy for all clients requiring rehabilitation of swallowing which includes.
• Rehabilitative swallowing therapy techniques like oromotor exercise, thermal stimulation, diet modifications, postural correction, shaker exercises.
• Compensatory swallowing therapy techniques like swallowing maneuvers, swallowing postures, prosthetic management, medical and surgical management.
• Progress monitoring and follow up sessions when required.
• Voice rehabilitation for post laryngectomy patients

Indication for referral include:

• Head & neck cancer patients
• Stroke patients
• Neurosurgery patients
• Progressive neurological disease
• Tracheostomised patients
• Nutritional concerns
• Gastro-esophageal reflux/vomiting
• Naso-gastric or gastrostomy problems
• Swallowing in coordination
• Chronic lung disease
• Recurrent aspiration and chest infections
• Associated osteoporosis
• Post head injury chest infections
• Sensory deficit abnormalities
• Swallowing disorders for liquids and /or solids