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Recent advances in speech and language therapy

J Appleton1, A Bagnall, J McRae

  • 1Speech and Language Therapy Department, Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust, London.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Speech and language therapists now focus more on feeding and swallowing issues in premature infants and cancer patients. They also manage communication disorders from neurological conditions like stroke and dementia.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Medicine
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Speech and language therapists manage diverse pathologies.
  • Recent practice shifts include increased focus on feeding and swallowing.
  • Neurological conditions significantly impact communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolving roles of speech and language therapists.
  • To highlight advancements in managing feeding, swallowing, and communication disorders.
  • To discuss the assessment and treatment of neurological communication impairments.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent changes in speech and language therapy.
  • Analysis of expanded clinical responsibilities.
  • Case study examples of neurological pathologies.

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Main Results:

  • Increased therapist involvement in neonatal feeding and swallowing.
  • Expanded role in oropharyngeal cancer rehabilitation.
  • Enhanced assessment and management strategies for post-stroke and dementia communication deficits.

Conclusions:

  • Speech and language therapy practice has broadened significantly.
  • Therapists play a crucial role in managing complex feeding, swallowing, and communication disorders.
  • The field requires continuous adaptation to new challenges and patient populations.