Results of a modified barium swallow study (MBSS) are most representative of a patient’s true swallowing function. Our service brings the MBSS to your patient, whether it is at a facility or at their home. Common issues of fatigue, disorientation, testing delays because of changing radiology schedules, and arranging transportation to the hospital are eliminated.

The mobile MBSS is performed inside the mobile clinic that is parked outside the facility or home. The patient is brought outside to the mobile clinic in their wheelchair if needed and enter the clinic with the assistance of an electric wheelchair lift similar to those used in specialty medical transport services and public transportation. The patient’s treating Speech-Language Pathologist or Feeding Therapist are welcome and encouraged to attend the study.

Utilizing a mobile MBSS service saves a significant amount of time compared to being seen at the hospital as an outpatient, which can end up taking several hours depending on many factors including time in hospital registration, radiology staffing shortages, provider availability, and of course travel time. With In-Motion Diagnostic Imaging the entire MBSS can be expected to take only about 30-45 minutes.

All of our providers have at least 10 years of experience in the acute care hospital setting and are qualified to perform and interpret MBSS.