Background Given the dearth of literature and no clinical practice guidelines written for
speech-language pathologists (SLPs) working in paediatric palliative care (PPC), a need …

This article provides guidance on the integral role of physical therapy, occupational therapy
(OT), and speech language pathology (SLP) in palliative care (PC), underlining the …

Palliative Care is a relatively new subspeciality in which an interdisciplinary team works at
the invitation of the patient's physicians to address symptoms such as pain, anxiety, and …

Words Matter: The Importance of the Language We Use. Sign In Folder Preferences Languages
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Palliative care and end-of-life (EOL; also called “hospice”) care are two similar yet distinct
approaches that are used to improve individuals' comfort and/or quality of life. Speech …

The quote that introduces this chapter calls attention to a simple, yet profound idea—that for
most of us, the words we speak are 100% within our control. A concurrent and empowering …

Palliative care is an underutilized and often misunderstood discipline in the treatment of
patients with head and neck cancer. The key components of palliative care include …

It is projected that by 2051, close to a quarter of the Australian population will be over the
age of 65 years, 5% of which will be over the age of 85 years (AIHW, 2021). It is not …

Providing quality palliative care services is a national priority, and speech pathologists play
an integral role in this area managing communication and swallowing difficulties. However …

Communication in palliative nursing Page 73 CHAPTER 8 Communication in Palliative Nursing
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