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

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

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

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 …

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

The need for professional management of dysphagic patients is growing. The scenario of
patient care settings spans from the acute ward to chronic care facilities or home, requiring a …

Background Admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) with mechanical ventilation can lead
to patients experiencing impaired swallowing and communication function. This can …

Background: Early detection of dysphagia can reduce associated medical sequelae and
subsequent burden of care. As most patients admitted to acute care services present first via …

There is an increase in the demand for community services to provide care closer to home,
and care teams are placing a growing emphasis on admission avoidance and early …