Performing community service is a necessity prior to practising speech language therapy in
South Africa. This system allows for improved access to these specialised services in the …

Background Descriptions of community‐based speech–language therapy (SLT) dysphagia
practices and services are underrepresented in the research literature, despite the …

The aim of the study was to investigate the current practices, training, and concerns of a
group of hospital-based speech therapists regarding the area of dysphagia practice …

Purpose Little is known about how people living with dysphagia in rural, socioeconomically
impoverished contexts in Africa are supported and manage their disability. This scoping …

Abstract ANDREWS, Mckinley and PILLAY, Mershen. Poor consistency in evaluating South
African adults with neurogenic dysphagia. S. Afr. J. Commun. Disord.[online]. 2017, vol. 64 …

Background Dysphagia has been an increasing area of practice for speech and language
therapists (SLTs) for over 20 years, and throughout that period there has been debate about …

A number of factors influencing the development of dysphagia training programmes are
identified, some of which relate to cultural issues and to the way systems operate. Lessons …

Background There is increasing recognition that dysphagia has significant implications for a
person's psychological well‐being, social participation and quality of life (QOL). However, a …

Dysphagia affects individuals across all ages and has pervasive and potentially life-
threatening consequences. Individuals with dysphagia are assessed and treated by speech …

SINGH, Shajila et al. New graduates' perceptions of preparedness to provide speech-
language therapy services in general and dysphagia services in particular. S. Afr. J …