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Sophia Werden Abrams

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Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)Rehabilitation ScienceMcMaster University

Research

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25 publications.

01

Tracheal Rupture Secondary to an Iatrogenic Esophageal Perforation Presenting with Neck Insufflation on Valsalva: A Case Report

Choudhary L, Abrams SW, van der Woerd B

Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Hearing and Balance Medicine2026
02

Exploring Staff Perspectives on the Feasibility of Integrating the Environmental Components of a Novel Intervention for Hydration in Long‐Term Care

Abrams SW, Syed S, Namasivayam‐MacDonald A, Aravind R, Devlin K, Liu W, Lengyel C, Gaspar P, Mentes J, Slaughter SE

International journal of older people nursing2026First author
03

Understanding the Domains of Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults With Dysphagia: A Scoping Review

Werden Abrams S, Baljepali A, Mappanasingam A, Najeeb H, Farpour S, Faur M, Namasivayam-MacDonald A

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups2026First author
04

The Influence of Physical Activity and Functional Capacity on Frailty and Dysphagia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Mappanasingam A, Affoo R, Badesha M, Boyce K, Chan H, Chen C, Jamieson D, Li O, Ma J, McLaren J

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology2026
05

Alginate Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux in Pregnancy: A Scoping Review

Senthilkumaran M, Hui K, Li C, Werden‐Abrams S, Staibano P, van der Woerd B

The Laryngoscope2026
06

Catching the Wave: An Exploration of Posterior Pharyngeal Wall Movement in Healthy Swallowing

Mancopes R, Yu D, Milne H, Peladeau‐Pigeon M, Boyce K, Chan H, Folsom M, Werden S, Namasivayam‐MacDonald AM, Plowman EK

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology2026
07

What Shapes Perceived Patient Understanding in Dysphagia and Voice Care? A Survey of Barriers and Facilitators

Doyon C, Abrams SW, Namasivayam-MacDonald A

Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Hearing and Balance Medicine2026
08

The Effects of Whole-Body Exercise on Swallowing Function in Older Adults With Parkinson's Disease: A Proof-of-Principle Study.

Chan H, Tang A, Li O, Orprecio AJ, Abrams SW, Wiley E, MacDonald K, Ma J, Namasivayam-MacDonald A

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology20251 citations
09

Introducing the Modified Cobb Angle for Measuring Cervical Spine Curvature During Swallowing

Steele CM, Grady MO, Farpour S, Peladeau‐Pigeon M, Abrams SW, Folsom M, Plowman EK, Namasivayam‐MacDonald AM

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology2025
10

Feasibility of a Novel Intervention for Hydration in Long-Term Care

Abrams SW, Syed S, Namasivayam-MacDonald AM, Aravind R, Devlin K, Liu W, Lengyel C, Mentes J, Slaughter S, Yoon M

Journal of The American Geriatrics Society2025First author

Courses taught

1
  • Communication Skills in Rehabilitation and Humanities

    IRH 2CS3 · last taught 2026

    Undergraduate
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