Dysphagia Variabilities and Identification in the Primary Care Setting

Rebecca Volk, Kimberly Deal, Kelly Van Dahm, Melissa Kovacs, Rehabilitation Services, Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center, Rehabilitation Services, Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health

Published online on August 10, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
IntroductionPublic and clinical awareness of dysphagia remains low, leading to under-diagnosis and delayed treatment. This study investigates the utility of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) as a proactive screening instrument for dysphagia in ...