Disability is a common problem among hospice and palliative care patients. It leads to
depression, poor quality of life, increased caregiver needs, health care resource utilization …

Abstract Purpose To develop a European White Paper document on oropharyngeal
dysphagia (OD) in head and neck cancer (HNC). There are wide variations in the …

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 …

The aims of this paper are to analyze the role of medical and health professions in creating
and establishing the disability category. We also explore how the diagnosis, measurement …

Background. Occupational therapists propose that occupation is a basic human need across
the lifespan. However, there is limited understanding of how occupation contributes to the …

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 …

Patients receiving palliative and hospice care experience high levels of functional loss,
dependency on activities of daily living, and impairment in mobility. Physical disability affects …

Rehabilitation in palliative care is often overlooked. Settings that do consider occupational
or physical therapy for palliative care patients often consult to therapists with competing …

Aim: To explore potential barriers to occupational therapy in palliative care in Western
Australia, as perceived by occupational therapists and other health professionals. Method: A …

Background Speech pathologists have a pivotal role in palliative care, assisting patients with
swallowing and communication disorders, yet very little is known about the preparedness of …