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Oral Presentation

Burn Rehabilitation

Clinical Practice

Skin Management

Facial Burns and Its Impact on Feeding and Swallowing: An Occupational Therapy Perspective

Thursday, October 30, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM  
Location:  ROOM: Astoria Room >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left toward the Williford and Waldorf Rooms. Astoria is located beyond the Waldorf along the south corridor.
Facial burns disrupt the aesthetic aspects and essentially impair essential daily functions. The role of occupational therapists becomes cardinal in mitigating the setbacks that come with reduced oro-motor control, pain, and alterations in skin elasticity and integrity. Understanding the pathophysiology behind dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing) resulting from burns facilitates forming a robust structured intervention. Patients often face malnutrition, dehydration, and risk of infection from aspiration pneumonia owing to unaddressed swallowing difficulties. Therefore, integrating rehabilitation and OT strategies ensures improved functional outcomes and psychosocial adjustment.

Learning Objectives:

  • By understanding the facial structures involved, explore the unique challenges individuals with facial burns encounter regarding feeding and swallowing.
  • Identify assessment, tools, and techniques occupational therapists use to evaluate feeding and swallowing difficulties in individual facial burns
  • Learn and explore evidence-based interventions and strategies to promote safe, adequate feeding and swallowing in individuals with facial burns.