Retrospective research has identified communication impairment in over a quarter of
hospice patients (Jackson et al. 1996) but this field has not been investigated using speech …

In reviewing the literature, there are few articles describing the role of the speech-language
pathologist in hospice. Communication impairments can impact upon the hospice team's …

Around 1–3% of the world's population has intellectual disabilities (Mash and Wolfe, 2004).
Communication difficulties are a major obstacle in providing effective palliative care to this …

Aim: Speech and language therapists (SLTs) provide intervention for communication and
swallowing to patients with life-limiting conditions, such as dementia and head and neck …

It is frequently estimated that a large number of elderly people in residential care suffer from
communication problems. Communication difficulties could occur as a result of focal …

This article addresses the unique roles of social work and speech-language pathologists
(SLPs) in end-of-life and hospice care settings. The four levels of hospice care are …

R esearch has emphasized the importance of effective communication to ensure ade-quate
care of the terminally ill patient and their loved ones. It has also found that serious …

Communication in palliative nursing Page 73 CHAPTER 8 Communication in Palliative Nursing
Constance M. Dahlin Introduction Mike is a registered nurse in the neurological outpatient clinic …

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This chapter focuses on the importance of communication skills as a central aspect of the
nursing assessment and management of patients and families receiving palliative care. It …