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Brazilian Consensus on Sleep-Focused Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences - 2023 Brazilian Sleep Association
Luciana Moraes Studart-Pereira1,2, Esther Mandelbaum Gonçalves Bianchini3, Márcia Assis1,4
1Brazilian Sleep Association, São Paulo Brazil.
Sleep Science (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
|February 19, 2024
Summary
Speech-Language-Hearing (SPH) Sciences professionals play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. This consensus establishes their scope of practice and guides interdisciplinary collaboration for improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (SLHS) applied to sleep medicine.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration in sleep disorder management.
Background:
- The role of Speech-Language-Hearing Pathologists (SLHPs) in sleep medicine has not been clearly defined.
- A structured approach is needed to guide SLHP practice in sleep-related disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a consensus document outlining the role of sleep-focused Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences.
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for SLHP practice in sleep disorder assessment and treatment.
Main Methods:
- A Delphi method was employed with 49 SLHPs and other healthcare professionals.
- Four rounds of online surveys (Google Forms) were conducted to achieve consensus.
- Consensus was defined as agreement from at least 66.6% of panelists.
Main Results:
- A high consensus rate (89.9%) was achieved across 102 items.
- Key findings emphasize the importance of professional training, SLH diagnosis, and treatment of sleep disorders.
- SLHPs are integral to assessing and treating sleep-disordered breathing, particularly with orofacial myofunctional therapy, and function within interdisciplinary sleep teams.
Conclusions:
- The Brazilian consensus on sleep-focused SLHS provides a landmark framework for professional practice.
- It clearly defines the scope of practice for sleep-focused SLHPs.
- The systematized recommendations serve as a valuable reference for professionals in the field of sleep.
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