Implementation of an extended scope of practice speech-language pathology allied health practitioner service: an evaluation of service impacts and outcomes

M Seabrook, M Schwarz, EC Ward… - International journal of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: Extended scope of practice roles can address health service challenges and
enhance patient services; however there has been limited research of extended scope roles …

Outcomes from an extended scope of practice speech-language pathology service for low risk ENT outpatients: a 5-year service review

M Schwarz, EC Ward, M Seabrook, J Davis… - … Journal of Speech …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: Early evidence supports the safety and efficiency of extended scope speech-
language pathology (SLP) clinics designed to manage low risk ear nose and throat (ENT) …

Understanding barriers and facilitators to speech-language pathology service delivery in the emergency department

PB Lal, LR Wishart, EC Ward, M Schwarz… - … Journal of Speech …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Timely speech-language pathology (SLP) involvement with dysphagic patients in
the Emergency Department (ED) may improve patient outcomes. This study utilised …

Adult dysphagia services in acute and subacute settings in Singapore

FMM Poon, EC Ward, CL Burns - Speech, Language and Hearing, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
International studies examining dysphagia management have identified that a degree of
practice variability exists globally, with multiple factors within the local health service context …

The bedside assessment practices of speech-language pathologists in adult dysphagia

B Vogels, J Cartwright, N Cocks - International journal of speech …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: The current study aimed to investigate what Australian speech-language
pathologists frequently include in their bedside assessments in adult dysphagia, what …

Outcomes of a multidisciplinary ear, nose and throat allied health primary contact outpatient assessment service

CL Payten, J Eakin, T Smith, V Stewart… - Clinical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Traditionally, patients are seen by an ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon prior
to allied health referral for treatment of swallowing, voice, hearing and dizziness. Wait‐times …

Scoping opinion: Speech and language therapists' views on extending their role to the urgent ear, nose and throat pathway

LC Occomore‐Kent, E Hatch… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background In the UK, there is increasing pressure on ear, nose and throat (ENT) clinicians
and departments, which is anticipated to amplify in the coming months and years due to the …

[PDF][PDF] Dysphagia service delivery by speech-language pathologists in Canada: results of a national survey

C Steele, C Allen, J Barker, P Buen… - Canadian Journal of …, 2007 - epe.lac-bac.gc.ca
In 2006, a committee was formed to develop a new position paper on dysphagia
(swallowing disorders) for the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and …

Dysphagia management practices among speech-language pathologists in Malaysia

RM Kamal, E Ward, P Cornwell - Asia Pacific Journal of Speech …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
In Malaysia, speech-language pathology services for dysphagia management are yet to be
fully established. Detailed knowledge of current practices is necessary to inform future …

Elizabeth Usher memorial lecture: Expanding scope of practice-inspiring practice change and raising new considerations

EC Ward - International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
As the speech-language pathology (SLP) profession matures and evolves, there will
continue to be an ongoing need for practice change. Practice change has many drivers …