The practice of speech-language pathology in the acute hospital setting has changed
dramatically over the last twenty years. Speech-language pathologists now routinely assess …

The role of the speech pathologist in the acute hospital setting has changed remarkably over
the last 10 to 15 years. The majority of the speech pathologist's caseload currently consists …

The evaluation and intervention of persons with dysphagia represents a significant
percentage of speech-language pathologists' caseloads in medical settings. Because of its …

Purpose Timely speech-language pathology (SLP) involvement with dysphagic patients in
the Emergency Department (ED) may improve patient outcomes. This study utilised …

This study investigated current practice patterns and opinions of best practice standards of
nurses and speech-language pathologists (S-LPs) regarding management of nonspeaking …

Delay in referral to a speech language pathologist for evaluation and appropriate treatment
of swallowing dysfunction may increase a patient's risk for dysphagia related sequelae such …

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 …

In the past decade, speech-language pathologists have taken a leading role in the
management of services for patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia. This article presents the …

NURSES AND SPEECH language pathologists (SLPs) working in acute care settings are
valuable members of interdisciplinary teams that treat a variety of patients. Collaboration …

Purpose Patients admitted to critical care (CC) are at risk of impaired swallowing and
communication function. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play an important role in this …