Professor Bronwyn Hemsley Research Action Awards 2023
Congratulations to Research Action Award winner Professor Bronwyn Hemsley, Head of Speech Pathology, University of Technology Sydney for her outstanding research in providing safe and enjoyable meals for people with swallowing disability!
Improving the quality of life for people with difficulty swallowing, known as dysphagia, is the focus of Professor Hemsley’s work. Around 8% of the general population and up to 80% of people with a disability have dysphagia, which impacts hugely on their health, nutrition and quality of life. Tragically, choking on food and aspiration pneumonia are leading causes of death in residential care.
Learn more on our website at: saxinstitute.org.au/research-action-awards/