Clinical speech-language pathologists (SLPs) may receive referrals to consult with teams
serving patients who have a severe and/or terminal disease. Palliative care focuses on the …

The client's ability to communicate is key to providing quality palliative end-of-life care. A
speech–language pathologist (SLP) can facilitate the patient's ability to communicate …

Hersh (2010) raises important issues regarding the ending of the therapeutic relationship. In
this paper, we will explore this concept in relation to speech-language pathology (SLP) and …

Introduction: Dysphagia and communication changes are common in life-limiting conditions
and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) involvement to facilitate effective communication …

Purpose: Given minimal studies describing the role and practice of speech-language
pathologists (SLPs) in adult palliative care, the aim of this review was to compile a database …

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 …

Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are specialists in the management of
communication and swallowing disorders (dysphagia), however few are members of acute …

Speech–language pathologists (SLPs) provide services to patients confronting the end of
life (EOL) in a variety of settings. Instead of targeting improvement of health or sustaining life …

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 …

Background: Speech and language therapists can improve the quality of life of people
receiving palliative care through the management of communication and swallowing …