This Dysphagia Awareness Month, we’re launching a new short video series called “Across the Table: Patient & Provider Perspectives.”
Dysphagia impacts people in deeply personal ways—and meaningful understanding happens when we hear from both sides of the table.
We’re inviting patients living with dysphagia and healthcare providers who care for them to participate in brief, recorded conversations that highlight real experiences, challenges, insights, and hope.
Example Video
What’s involved:
Record a short (2-3 minute) video conversation between patient and provider
Use guided prompts to support an easy, natural dialogue
Send recording to the NFOSD
Recording will be shared through the NFOSD social media and awareness campaign
Why participate:
Help raise awareness about dysphagia
Share your lived experience or clinical insight
Contribute to a powerful, educational storytelling campaign
Connect with others in the dysphagia community
Guided Prompts:
For Patients
What has been the most surprising part of living with dysphagia?
What do you wish more people understood about your day-to-day experience?
What is something small that has made a big difference in managing your dysphagia?
What challenges do you navigate that may not always be visible to providers?
For Providers
What gives you hope when treating people with dysphagia?
What have you learned from your patients that impacts your practice?
What do you wish you had more time to discuss with patients?
Whether you are a patient, caregiver, SLP, physician, or other healthcare provider—your perspective matters and can make a difference.
Video Recording Instructions
Format
Record a 2–3 minute conversation between a patient and provider
This can be done via Zoom, Teams, FaceTime, or in-person using a phone or camera
Horizontal (landscape) orientation is preferred if possible, but not required
Setting
Choose a quiet space with minimal background noise
Good lighting (face visible, no backlighting if possible)
No need for professional equipment—authenticity matters more than production quality
Content
Use the guided prompts or similar topics to support a natural conversation
You do not need to answer all questions—just choose one or two that feel most meaningful
Keep it conversational and relaxed (no script reading needed)
Consent
By submitting your video, you are agreeing that NFOSD may edit and share it on social media and in awareness materials as part of the campaign
How to Submit Your Video
Please send your completed video file to: info@nfosd.com
If the file is too large to email, you can use a sharing link (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.)
Submit your video by May 15, 2026
Need Help?
If you have any questions or run into technical issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@nfosd.com — we’re happy to help.