Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are specialists in the management of
communication and swallowing disorders (dysphagia), however few are members of acute …

Introduction: Dysphagia and communication changes are common in life-limiting conditions
and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) involvement to facilitate effective communication …

Palliative care is specialized medical care offered to persons with serious health conditions,
with the goal to relieve or prevent pain and suffering, to manage burdensome symptoms …

Background: Speech and language therapists can improve the quality of life of people
receiving palliative care through the management of communication and swallowing …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to gather qualitative data regarding the experiences
and perceptions of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) practicing in pediatric palliative …

Purpose: Attempts have been made within the literature to clarify the role and scope of
speech–language pathologists (SLPs) within paediatric palliative care (PPC). As SLP …

Hersh (2010) raises important issues regarding the ending of the therapeutic relationship. In
this paper, we will explore this concept in relation to speech-language pathology (SLP) and …

Background The involvement of speech and language therapists (SLTs) within paediatric
palliative care (PPC) settings has been recognized within the extant literature. However …

Speech-language pathologists often lack preparation for working with patients near the end
of life (EoL). Few academic training programs offer dedicated or sufficient content in the area …

ObjectiveManagement of head and neck cancer patients provides unique challenges.
Palliation serves to optimise quality-of-life by alleviating suffering and maintaining dignity …