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Facilitating communication among speech pathologists treating children with cleft palate
Michael P Karnell1, Philip Bailey, Lynn Johnson
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA. michael-karnell@uiowa.edu
Summary
A new web system improves communication between speech pathologists for better cleft palate and craniofacial anomaly speech therapy outcomes. This tool enhances collaboration for improved patient care and professional training.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Medical Communication Technology
Background:
- Speech disorders are common in individuals with cleft palate or craniofacial anomalies.
- Effective communication between nonspecialist therapists and specialist assessors is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
- Existing communication methods may present challenges in sharing detailed information about speech production and therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate an interactive web-based system to enhance communication between nonspecialist and specialist speech pathologists.
- To facilitate the exchange of information regarding speech therapy recommendations and practices for patients with cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies.
- To leverage web technology for improving the quality of interprofessional communication and speech therapy outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Design of an interactive web-based system featuring instructional presentations and streaming video clips of endoscopic examinations.
- Implementation of a platform for information exchange between nonspecialist therapists and specialist assessors.
- Utilizing web-based computer facilities to bridge communication gaps in speech pathology.
Main Results:
- The system facilitates improved communication between speech pathologists involved in cleft palate and craniofacial anomaly care.
- Streaming video of endoscopic examinations allows for better understanding of speech production.
- Information exchange on therapy recommendations and practices is enhanced.
Conclusions:
- Web-based systems can significantly improve interprofessional communication in speech-language pathology.
- This technology has the potential to enhance the quality of speech therapy for individuals with cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies.
- The developed system serves as a valuable teaching tool for academic training programs in cleft palate speech.