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Published on: March 1, 2015
School-based speech-language pathologists' perspectives on dysphagia management in the schools
Rita L Bailey1, Julia B Stoner, Maureen E Angell
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790-4720, USA. rlbaile@ilstu.edu
School-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) face challenges adapting dysphagia services from medical to educational settings. Key concerns include child characteristics, training, and support for managing students with dysphagia.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Pediatric healthcare
- Educational services
Background:
- Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) provide dysphagia services.
- Little is known about school-based SLPs' perspectives on dysphagia management.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine school-based SLPs' perspectives on managing students with dysphagia.
- Understand challenges in adapting dysphagia services to educational settings.
Main Methods:
- Focus group interviews conducted with 33 SLPs in a Midwest school district.
- Qualitative analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- SLPs perceive difficulties adapting dysphagia practice from medical to educational models.
- Three main concern categories emerged: child characteristics, training, and support.
Conclusions:
- Findings can inform the development of effective dysphagia service delivery models in schools.
- Identifies needs for policies, protocols, and support for school-based dysphagia management.
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