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Speech, Language, and Communication in a Public Health Context: A UK Perspective with Potential Global Application -
1School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom, P.M.Enderby@Sheffield.ac.uk.
Abstract:
Speech and language therapists often contribute to public awareness campaigns as well as supporting, teaching and promoting the facilitation of speech, language, communication, and safe swallowing with the general public and health and social care professionals. These are sometimes considered as public health interventions. It is important to consider the objectives, costs, and impact of this involvement in the same way as reviewing the evidence associated with the more personally targeted interventions with individuals or groups of clients with specific conditions. This opinion piece discusses speech and language therapy in the context of public health, clarifies the terminology, and proposes different approaches to demonstrate its influence associated with its objectives. The content has been informed by a Working Party of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (2017-2018).
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