Speech-Language Pathology: Enhancing Quality of Life for Individuals Approaching Death

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 112-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloriajean Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Language Pathology

Chronic Refractory Cough: A Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Siciliano
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Treatment Regime ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Old Adult ◽  
Language Pathology

This paper presents a successful behavioral case study in treatment of chronic refractory cough in a 60-year-old adult female. The efficacy for speech-language pathology treating chronic cough is discussed along with description of treatment regime. Discussion focuses on therapy approaches used and the patient's report of changes in quality of life and frequency, duration, and severity reduction of her cough after treatment.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Sleep Among Brazilian Speech-Language Pathology Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Kelly da Silva ◽  
Raphaela Barroso Guedes-Granzotti ◽  
Vanessa Veis Ribeiro ◽  
Rodrigo Dornelas ◽  
Pablo Jordão Alcântara Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
World Health ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Sleep Dysfunction ◽  
Language Pathology

Purpose The aim of this study was to identify the factors that are related to the quality of life and sleep of Brazilian speech-language pathology students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method This study adopted a cross-sectional, descriptive observational design. A total of 161 undergraduate speech-language pathology students participated in this study. The relationship between quality of life and sleep, socioeconomic characteristics, and health problems was examined using correlational analysis. Participant data were collected using an online form, which included questions that assessed their socioeconomic and health characteristics during the pandemic; the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index; and the first two questions of the World Health Organization Quality of Life–Brief Version. Results There were relationships between sleep dysfunction, a reduction in household income during the pandemic, membership to a risk group, living with at-risk individuals, time spent on the Internet (hours), and the purpose underlying Internet use. Satisfaction with health was related to membership to a risk group. Perceptions of the negative impact of the pandemic on mental health were related to sleep dysfunction and quality of life during the pandemic. Conclusion The present findings underscore the need for policies that promote health, prevent diseases, and address mental health problems during times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dysphagia in Persons with Dementia: The Dual Diagnosis Challenge

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (15) ◽  
pp. 105-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Tristani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dual Diagnosis ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Life Issues ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Vital Component ◽  
Negative Impacts

“While there is life, we must provide quality of life.” Paul Raia Swallowing and cognition have always been considered two major contributors to quality of life. It's interesting to note, for example, when someone asks for directions, instructions are often provided by using favorite restaurants as landmarks. It is customary for many people spend significant amounts of time and effort accessing executive functions to plan, organize, and cook daily meals as well as to prepare for special occasions and holidays. The enjoyment experienced by sharing a meal with friends and family members is positively anticipated. The evaluation of functional and quality of life outcomes continues to emerge as a vital component of state-of-the-art health care. Specific to the field of medical speech-language pathology, any discussions pertaining to dementia and/or dysphagia bring quality of life issues to the forefront. Dysphagia as a sequelae of dementia is understood to have significant negative impacts on quality of life due to the challenges associated with its management in persons with progressive, degenerative neuropathology and resulting cognitive, sensory, and motor decline.

scholarly journals Role of speech language pathologist in the speech and swallowing assessment and management of laryngectomee - presented with a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 123-126
Author(s):  
Perumal Santhanam Divya ◽  
R. Sai Sreya
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Total Laryngectomy ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Swallowing Difficulty ◽  
Tracheoesophageal Puncture ◽  
Swallowing Assessment

The primary goal of a speech-language pathologist in a laryngectomee is to restore the clients’ functional speech ability, facilitate comfortable swallowing, and, thus, improve the quality of life. The client, a 65-year-old female, came to the department of speech-language pathology for evaluation. She was diagnosed with carcinoma in the glottic and supraglottic region and had undergone. Total laryngectomy with hemithyroidectomy with primary tracheoesophageal puncture and voice prosthesis inserted. The client had lost her voice completely and had swallowing difficulty and presented with the complaint of food getting stuck in the throat and increased duration of swallowing.

Collaborative Learning in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Classroom

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn S. Potts ◽  
Sarah M. Ginsberg
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Student Retention ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Retention Rates ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Traditional Lecture ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Improve Student Learning

Abstract In recent years, colleges and universities across the country have been called upon to increase the quality of education provided and to improve student retention rates. In response to this challenge, many faculty are exploring alternatives to the traditional “lecture-centered” approach of higher education in an attempt to increase student learning and satisfaction. Collaborative learning is one method of teaching, which has been demonstrated to improve student learning outcomes.

scholarly journals Patient Satisfaction With Telehealth in Rural Settings: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512520383p1-7512520383p1
Author(s):  
Angela Patterson ◽  
Loriana Harkey ◽  
Sadie Jung ◽  
Elizabeth Newton
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Program Development ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Rural Settings ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Reduced Costs

Abstract Date Presented 04/21/21 This systematic review analyzes patient satisfaction with telehealth rehabilitation (OT, physical therapy, speech-language pathology) in global rural communities. Telehealth services should be used to deliver therapy to patients in rural settings for greater outreach. Patients report high satisfaction related to ease of travel, quality of care, safety, and reduced costs. This study has implications for telehealth program development within OT practice. Primary Author and Speaker: Angela Patterson Additional Authors and Speakers: Stephanie C. DeLuca, Hoàng Khánh Chi Contributing Authors: Lê Tường Giao Lê Tường, Đang Nguyễn Thị, and Thi Bich Ngoc Nguyen

scholarly journals From Introduction to Integration: Providing Community-Engaged Structure for Interprofessional Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. JMECD.S30368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel P. Griffin ◽  
Marie C. Matte ◽  
John M. Clements ◽  
Elizabeth A. Palmer ◽  
Laurie A. Bahlke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Interprofessional Education ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
P Value ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Healthcare Profession ◽  
Clinical Scenarios ◽  
Language Pathology

Background Training future healthcare profession students using interprofessional education (IPE) is critical to improve quality of health care and patient safety. Objective The objective of this study was to implement an IPE program and determine student satisfaction with each session, including a clinical case requiring teams with members from each profession addressing clinical scenarios. Subjects The subjects of this study were students from Athletic Training, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Social Work, and Speech-Language Pathology. Methods Evaluations, administered to all participating students, consisted of Likert-style responses, rating agreement with a series of questions, and space for descriptive comments. Score differences for each question were compared using independent group t-tests with a P-value of 0.05 to determine statistical significance. Results There were statistically higher satisfaction ratings for the problem-based learning case when compared to less interactive sessions ( P < 0.0001). Conclusion Students perceived benefits of the IPE program. Perceptions improved when various students had the opportunity to work together on clinically relevant problems.

The RIDBC Telepractice Training Protocol: A Model for Meeting ASHA Roles and Responsibilities

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa McCarthy
Keyword(s):  
Hard Of Hearing ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Royal Institute ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Acceptable Alternative ◽  
Blind Children ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Training Protocol

Telepractice continues to emerge as an acceptable alternative to the provision of in-person services in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. In Australia, the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) has been using telepractice for more than 10 years to meet the needs of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. In order to ensure that the quality of services provided via telepractice is equivalent to that of services provided in-person, RIDBC designed a comprehensive telepractice training protocol. The four-module program corresponds to the roles and responsibilities outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and include topics related to the technology, methodology, and pedagogy of working in a telepractice model. The RIDBC training protocol demonstrates one method of supporting practitioners to develop the necessary skills to effectively deliver services via telepractice.

Academic, Clinical, and Educational Experiences of Self-Identified Fluency Specialists

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey A. Coalson ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd ◽  
Elizabeth Rives
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Clinical Practicum ◽  
Fluency Disorders ◽  
Graduate Curriculum ◽  
Language Pathology

Purpose The purpose of the present study is to examine whether the academic, clinical, and fluency-related student experiences of professionals who self-identify as having specialized knowledge of fluency disorders differ from those who do not. Method An online survey was developed to identify the academic, clinical, and specific fluency-related experiences professionals had when they were undergraduate and graduate students. The survey was completed by 219 professionals within the field of speech-language pathology (122 self-identified specialists, 97 self-identified non-specialists). Results Considerable overlap was observed in training experiences of self-identified specialists and non-specialists. However, Chi-square analyses revealed a significantly greater proportion of self-identified specialists reported (a) completion of a dedicated course in fluency disorders during undergraduate and graduate curriculum, (b) interaction with five or more fluency clients during clinical practicum, and (c) exposure to specific fluency-related activities such as voluntary stuttering and attendance at a fluency-related support group. Conclusions Findings suggest that despite the degree of overlap between self-identified specialists' and non-specialists' pre-professional training, the quantity and quality of certain experiences may influence future decisions to focus more exclusively on working with persons who stutter.

scholarly journals Telerehabilitation for Communication and Swallowing Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Deborah Theodoros
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Swallowing Disorders ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Language Pathology

Communication and swallowing disorders are highly prevalent in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The negative impact of these disorders on the quality of life of the person with PD and their families cannot be underestimated. Despite a demand for speech-language pathology services to support people with PD, many barriers to services exist. Telerehabilitation provides an alternate and complementary approach to in-person therapy that is patient-centered, enables timely assessment and intervention, and facilitates continuity of care throughout the course of the disease. This review explores the telerehabilitation applications designed for the management of the communication and swallowing disorders in PD, addresses the benefits and challenges of telerehabilitation, identifies future research directions, and highlights the potential of new technologies to enhance the management of communication and swallowing disorders and quality of life for people with PD.

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