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Speech language pathology services in Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, Canada
S Loughery1, A Macaulay, M Fricke
1J.A. Hildes Northern Medical Unit, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. sloughery@gov.nu.ca
Objectives:
To provide a review of Speech Language Pathology services in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, Canada, since its inception. Referral sources, reasons for referral and discharge will also be shown for seven of the communities in the Kivalliq Region.
Study Design:
A quantitative and qualitative survey of the services received for the 26-month time period from January 2001 to February 28th, 2003.
Methods:
A record review of Speech Language Pathology services was conducted. Referral sources in each community, the rate of referrals, reasons for discharge and changes in abilities of three clients were examined.
Results:
The rate of referrals increased as the service became more familiar. Small increases in client abilities were noted over the specified time period.
Conclusion:
Speech Language Pathology services are being utilized more effectively as the referral sources become more familiar with the program.
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