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Changes in referral to speech and language therapy.

P Enderby1, B Petheram

  • 1Community Sciences Centre, NGH, University of Sheffield.

International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
|May 27, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Speech and language therapy referrals significantly increased between 1987 and 1995. This study analyzes data from 70,000 clients, highlighting changes in service demand over time.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Clinical Practice
  • Speech and Language Therapy

Background:

  • Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services have evolved significantly since the mid-20th century.
  • Information systems are crucial for tracking service delivery and client data in healthcare.
  • Retrospective analysis of historical data can reveal trends in healthcare utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze changes in the volume of clients served by Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services.
  • To examine trends in SLT referrals over an eight-year period (1987-1995).
  • To reflect upon the evolution of SLT practice based on client data.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study utilizing data from a specialized information system for SLT.
  • Analysis of anonymized client data from eleven healthcare providers between 1987 and 1995.
  • Calculation of annual referral rates and population-based referral percentages.

Main Results:

  • Annual referral rates to SLT services increased from 4,129 in 1987 to 11,945 in 1995.
  • Data reflects information from 70,000 clients, providing a substantial sample size.
  • Referrals per capita varied, ranging from 0.32% to 0.58% annually across different trusts.

Conclusions:

  • Speech and Language Therapy services experienced a substantial rise in demand between 1987 and 1995.
  • The findings indicate a growing need for and utilization of SLT interventions.
  • This trend underscores the increasing recognition and importance of SLT within healthcare systems.

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