The effectiveness of interprofessional peer-led teaching and learning for therapeutic radiography students and Speech and Language Therapy students.

BACKGROUND: Therapeutic Radiographers (RT) and Speech and Language Therapists (SLT) work closely together in caring for people with head and neck cancer and need a strong understanding of each others' roles. Peer teaching has been shown to be one of the most effective methods of teaching; however, no studies to date, have involved RT and SLT students. This research aims to establish the effectiveness and perceptions of peer-led teaching between undergraduate RT and SLT students in Ulster University. METHODS: Twenty SLT students and 14 RT students participated. Knowledge tests were taken online before the peer-led teaching session (T1), after the session (T2) and 3 months later (T3). Students' perceptions of the experience were collected at the end of the session. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used to analyse the impact of the intervention on knowledge scores. Qualitative content analysis was used for open text response data. RESULTS: RT students' own professional knowledge score at T2 was statistically significantly higher than the score at T1; the score at T3 was not deemed to be statistically significantly higher. RT students' SLT knowledge score at T2 and T3 was found to be statistically significantly higher than the score at T1. SLT students' own professional knowledge score was not statistically significantly higher at T2 or T3 than T1. They did have a statistically significantly higher score at T2 on the RT test, but score at T3 was not deemed to be statistically significantly higher. The majority of students across both professions agreed or strongly agreed that the peer-led teaching experience had a positive impact on their learning. CONCLUSION: This investigation highlights the benefits of an interprofessional peer-led teaching intervention for RT and SLT students and the findings add to the evidence of more objective study of knowledge gain as a result of interprofessional peer teaching.

Communication strategies for adults in palliative care: the speech-language therapists' perspective.

BACKGROUND: Communication disorders are a challenge that many patients in palliative care (PC) may encounter. This intervention area is emerging for the speech-language therapist (SLT), the professional who works in preventing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating human communication disorders. This study aims to identify and classify the communication strategies considered most important by SLTs for use in PC and evaluate whether there are any differences in perception regarding the importance of strategies between SLTs with and without PC experience. METHODS: This cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted using a survey, which employed a well-structured, self-completion questionnaire previously validated by a panel of experts with over six years of PC experience. RESULTS: The strategies rated as most important within each group were the following: (i) adjust the patient's position and minimise environmental noise; (ii) establish eye contact and adjust the pace of speech; (iii) adjust the language level and raise one topic at a time; (iv) use images of the patient's interests and their personal objects; (v) use orality and multimodal form; (vi) use simplified language and structured pauses; and (vii) use tables with images and books with pictures. CONCLUSIONS: Verbal and non-verbal strategies were rated as highly important. There was no evidence of differences in perception in terms of importance between the SLTs with or without experience in PC, but more studies are needed to support this aspect. The patient's communication ability is one of the cornerstones of PC quality. Through their actions, speech-language professionals could empower the patient with strategies so that they can autonomously and self-determinedly express their experiences and most significant needs.

Análise do conhecimento de fonoaudiólogos brasileiros sobre a bateria Evaluation of Auditory Responses to Speech / Analysis of knowledge by Brazilian speech therapists about the battery Evaluation of Auditory Responses to Speech / Análisis del conocimiento de logopedas brasileños sobre la batería de Evaluation of Auditory Responses to Speech

Introdução: O avanço das tecnologias auditivas tem ajudado crianças com deficiência auditiva a ouvir, mas é necessário acompanhar o desenvolvimento das habilidades auditivas e de linguagem oral. Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é analisar o conhecimento de fonoaudiólogos brasileiros sobre a bateria EARS, que apresenta nove protocolos de avaliação do desenvolvimento das habilidades auditivas e de linguagem oral. Método: Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo e qualitativo, transversal descritivo. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio do formulário Google Forms em ambiente digital. O questionário foi composto por 13 questões, sendo quatro sobre o perfil do profissional e nove sobre seu conhecimento e/ou uso de protocolos dos propostos pela bateria EARS. Responderam a este estudo 67 participantes. Resultados: Desse total, 70% atuam diretamente na terapia fonoaudiológica, 41% atendem tanto em serviço privado como público. 97% consideram importante o uso de protocolos de avaliação e monitoramento das habilidades auditivas e de linguagem oral e 92% sentem falta de protocolos validados. Com relação ao uso dos protocolos da bateria EARS, constatou-se que os mais comuns são o MUSS, o MAIS, o GASP e o MTP. Conclusão: Os testes que os fonoaudiólogos brasileiros mais adotam são o MUSS, o MAIS, o GASP e o MPT. A maioria usa mais de um protocolo na avaliação, no monitoramento e mesmo na reabilitação. No entanto, nota-se que ainda há carência de protocolos validados para contemplar as etapas de desenvolvimento das habilidades auditivas e de linguagem oral de crianças com deficiência auditiva. AU)

Introduction: The advancement of hearing technologies has helped hearing-impaired children to hear, but it is necessary to monitor the development of hearing and oral language skills. Objective: The objective of this article is to analyze the knowledge of Brazilian speech therapists about the EARS battery, which presents nine protocols for evaluating the development of auditory and oral language skills. Method: This is a quantitative and qualitative, cross-sectional, descriptive study. Data collection was carried out using the Google Forms in a digital environment. The questionnaire consisted of 13 questions, four about the professional's profile and nine about their knowledge and/or use of protocols proposed by the EARS battery. 67 participants responded to this study. Results: Of this total, 70% work directly in speech therapy, 41% work in both private and public services. 97% consider it important to use protocols for evaluating and monitoring auditory and oral language skills and 92% feel that validated protocols are lacking. Regarding the use of EARS battery protocols, it was found that the most common are MUSS, MAIS, GASP and MTP. Conclusion: The tests that Brazilian speech therapists most adopt are the MUSS, MAIS, GASP and MPT. Most use more than one protocol in assessment, monitoring and even rehabilitation. However, it is noted that there is still a lack of validated protocols to cover the stages of development of auditory and oral language skills in children with hearing impairment. (AU)

Introducción: Los avances tecnológicos relacionados con las tecnologías auditivas han ayudado a los niños con pérdida auditiva a oier mejor, sin embargo es necesario monitorear el desarrollo de las habilidades auditivas y del lenguaje oral. Objetivo: Este artículo trata de un análisis del conocimiento de los fonoaudiólogos brasileños sobre la Batería EARS, que presenta nueve protocolos para evaluar el desarrollo de las habilidades auditivas y la percepción del habla en niños con pérdida auditiva que utilizan dispositivos de amplificación de sonido e implantes cocleares. Método: Se trata de un estudio transversal descriptivo cuantitativo y cualitativo. La recojida de datos se realizó mediante el formulario Google Forms en un entorno digital. El cuestionario constaba de 13 preguntas, siendo cuatro de libre elección y relacionadas con el perfil del profesional y nueve relacionadas con el uso de protocolos y el conocimiento y/o el uso de protocolos propuestos por la Batería EARS. En este estudio participaron 67 encuestados. Resultados: De este total el 70% actuan directamente en terapia fonoaudiologica y el 41 % atienden tanto en el servicio público como privado. El 97% consideran importante el uso de protocolos de evaluación y seguimiento de las habilidades auditivas y del lenguage oral y el 92% afirman que faltan protocolos válidos. Con relación al uso de los protocolos de bateria EARS, se llegó a la conclusión que los más usuales son el MUSS, el MAIS, el GASP y el MTP. Conclusión: Las pruebas más utilizadas por los fonoaudiólogos brasileños son MUSS, MAIS y GASP y MTP. La gran mayoria utiliza mas de un protocolo en la evaluación y seguimiento y en la rabilitación, sin embargo se nota que faltan protocolos. (AU)

Approaches to tracheoesophageal voice rehabilitation: a survey of the UK and Irish speech and language therapists' current practice and beliefs.

BACKGROUND: After total laryngectomy, surgical voice restoration is used to establish communication via tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis. Once voice is established, there is a paucity of information on what speech and language therapists (SLTs) should do to improve tracheoesophageal voice quality to ensure functional communication. No existing surveys or studies investigate this specific question. There is also a disconnect between guidelines, knowledge and clinical practice, whereby clinical guidelines stipulate the requirement for SLT intervention, but do not detail what this entails in the rehabilitation context. AIMS: (1) To advance understanding of current clinical practice beyond voice prosthesis management and care. (2) To explore what approaches are implemented in clinical practice across the UK and Republic of Ireland to rehabilitate tracheoesophageal voice. (3) To investigate the barriers and facilitators to provision of tracheoesophageal voice therapy. METHODS & PROCEDURES: A self-administered 10-min online survey was developed using Qualtrics software and piloted before dissemination. Survey development was informed by the Behaviour Change Wheel to identify barriers, facilitators and additional factors contributing to SLTs' provision of voice therapy to tracheoesophageal speakers. The survey was disseminated via social media and professional networks. Eligibility criteria included SLTs with at least one year post-registration experience and with experience of working with laryngectomy in the past 5 years. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse closed answer questions. Open question responses were analysed using content analysis. OUTCOMES & RESULTS: The survey received 147 responses. Participants were representative of the head and neck cancer SLT workforce. SLTs believe that tracheoesophageal voice therapy is an important aspect of laryngectomy rehabilitation; however, there was a lack of knowledge about therapy approaches and insufficient resources for implementing therapy. SLTs expressed a desire for more training, specific guidelines and a stronger evidence base to inform clinical practice. Some SLTs expressed feelings of frustration and lack of acknowledgement for the specialist skills required to undertake laryngectomy rehabilitation and tracheoesophageal work in general. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS: The survey identifies the need for a robust training approach and detailed clinical guidelines to promote consistent practice across the profession. The evidence base within this clinical area is emergent, hence there is a need for increased research and clinical audit to inform practice. Under-resourcing was highlighted, which should be considered in service planning to ensure that adequate staff, access to expert practitioners or time ring-fenced for therapy are available for tracheoesophageal speakers to receive the support they require. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: What is already known on this subject Total laryngectomy results in life-altering changes to communication. Clinical guidelines advocate for speech and language therapy intervention; however, there is no clear information on what SLTs should do to optimize tracheoesophageal voice and the evidence base to support practice is lacking. What this study adds to existing knowledge This survey identifies what interventions SLTs provide in clinical practice to rehabilitate tracheoesophageal voice; and it explores the barriers and facilitators that influence the provision of tracheoesophageal voice therapy. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? Specific training, clinical guidelines, increased research and audit are required to support clinical practice in laryngectomy rehabilitation. Service planning should address the under-resourcing of staff, expert practitioners and therapy allocated time.

Donepezil alone and combined with intensive language-action therapy on depression and apathy in chronic post-stroke aphasia: A feasibility study.

This study explored the feasibility and effectiveness of a short-term (10-week) intervention trial using Donepezil administered alone and combined with intensive language action therapy (ILAT) for the treatment of apathy and depression in ten people with chronic post-stroke aphasia. Outcome measures were the Western Aphasia Battery and the Stroke Aphasia Depression Questionnaire-21. Structural magnetic resonance imaging and 18fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography were acquired at baseline and after two endpoints (Donepezil alone and Donepezil-ILAT). The intervention was found to be feasible to implement. Large treatment effects were found. Donepezil alone and combined with ILAT reduced aphasia severity, while apathy and depression only improved with Donepezil-ILAT. Structural and functional neuroimaging data did not show conclusive results but provide hints for future research. Given these overall positive findings on feasibility, language and behavioral benefits, further studies in larger sample sizes and including a placebo-control group are indicated.

Evaluation of the implementation of a speech and language therapist-led referring model for VFSS using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).

BACKGROUND: Speech and language therapists (SLTs) use videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) results to manage dysphagia. Yet, in some services only doctors can directly request a VFSS, potentially creating workflow inefficiencies and delaying patient access to VFSS. An alternative model, where SLTs directly refer patients for VFSS, is used in many services in the UK and Australia. However, processes for implementing and sustaining this model have not been reported. AIMS: To evaluate the implementation of an SLT-led inpatient VFSS referring model using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to ascertain implementation barriers, facilitators and critical sustainability factors. METHODS & PROCEDURES: This implementation evaluation examined stakeholder perceptions of implementing the SLT-led VFSS referring model via interviews of (1) SLTs who treat and refer inpatients for VFSS; (2) doctors who manage and refer inpatients for VFSS; (3) radiologists; and (4) trained VFSS referring SLTs. The CFIR was used to prospectively guide implementation planning, evaluation and outcome reporting, regarding barriers, facilitators and sustainability factors. OUTCOMES & RESULTS: Implementation facilitators were (1) the advantage of SLT-led VFSS referring over the standard model (doctors referring), in promoting high-quality VFSS referrals; (2) compatibility of the model with the SLT skill set; (3) supportive communication networks between staff groups; and (4) engaging stakeholders throughout implementation. Adequate availability of trained VFSS referring SLTs was both a barrier and a facilitator of implementation. It was also a critical sustainability factor, along with ongoing staff education and outcome monitoring. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS: The CFIR supported systematic evaluation of implementation facilitators and barriers, and adjustment of factors critical for implementing and sustaining the new model. Findings may assist other organizations to establish the SLT-led VFSS referring model. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: What is already known on the subject Models where SLTs directly refer patients for VFSS have been described in the literature, with evidence of appropriate referrals and adherence to radiation safety standards. However, the process for establishing and sustaining this referring model has not been published. What this paper adds to existing knowledge This study describes the process and outcomes of implementing an SLT-led VFSS referring model, using the CFIR. A key advantage of the new model that facilitated implementation was the improved quality of VFSS referrals compared with the standard referring model. Important facilitating factors in the environment were the compatibility of the model with SLTs' skillset and supportive communication network between doctors and SLTs. Initially, an implementation barrier was the inadequate availability of trained SLT referrers. Using proactive implementation strategies, more referrers were trained (which was a facilitating factor for implementing and sustaining the model). What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? This study highlights that successful implementation requires more than just an effective model. Features of the environment require consideration to minimize barriers and optimize facilitating factors, supported by proactive implementation strategies. Planning and evaluating implementation processes and outcomes using a standardized implementation framework such as CFIR aided understanding of barriers and facilitators for introducing the SLT-led VFSS referring model. This process may assist other services to implement the model.

Implementation of a speech and language therapy-led referring model for videofluoroscopic swallow studies: An evaluation of service outcomes.

BACKGROUND: Videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) are integral to diagnosing and supporting dysphagia management. However, in many countries, only doctors are authorized to complete medical imaging request forms, in accordance with radiation safety regulations. This can impact workflow and timely access to VFSS. Enhanced scope of practice (ESP) models of care exist, where speech and language therapists (SLTs) are authorized to complete VFSS request forms. However, formal evaluations of these ESP models are currently lacking. AIMS: The primary aim of this study was to examine service outcomes regarding the safety and efficiency of SLTs completing VFSS request forms compared with the medical referring model (standard care). The secondary aim was to ascertain the impacts on SLTs' daily workflow and the utility of training for SLTs to complete VFSS requests. METHODS & PROCEDURES: The study involved a mixed-method design. First, referrals completed using standard care versus those completed under the new SLT-led VFSS referring model were compared for efficiency (days to request completion, number of contacts between staff to complete requests and delay to VFSS appointments) and safety (compliance with radiation safety standards for requests, adverse events and change to dysphagia management to justify radiation exposure). Semi-structured interviews were then conducted with SLT referrers (n = 7) exploring the impacts of the model on daily workflow and the utility of training. OUTCOMES & RESULTS: VFSS inpatient requests were examined across a 3-month period (n = 61 requests) using the standard model, and for 6 months (n = 109 requests) following the introduction of SLT-led VFSS referring. Regarding efficiency, there was no significant difference between the two models, with most request forms taking less than or equal to 1 day to be completed. Adherence to radiation safety requirements was significantly greater in the SLT-led VFSS referring model compared with the standard model (p < 0.001) in relation to the overall requisite clinical information being documented on the request forms. No adverse events occurred and 100% of VFSSs led to changed dysphagia management. Interviews of VFSS referring SLTs revealed that completing requests was not complex or onerous, and that the training equipped them well to undertake the role. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS: The SLT-led VFSS referring model was feasible for SLTs and resulted in satisfactory efficiency and greater adherence to radiation safety requirements for VFSS request forms than the standard model. Improved information on VFSS request forms provides clearer justification for the radiation procedure and helps optimize the diagnostic yield of VFSS. The evidence supports further widespread adoption of this model. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: What is already known on the subject Models of care permitting selected allied health professionals to refer patients for diagnostic radiology procedures have been established to achieve healthcare efficiencies. Evidence supports the safety and efficiency of physiotherapists referring to radiology. However, limited published outcome data exist regarding models of SLTs referring for radiology procedures, such as VFSS. What this paper adds to existing knowledge This study describes the implementation of a SLT-led VFSS inpatient referring model in a quaternary hospital and examines service outcomes. The findings reveal that VFSS request forms completed in the SLT-led referring model had greater adherence to radiation safety standards compared with the standard referring model. Efficiency was similar across both models and there were no adverse events. Completing VFSS requests did not disrupt daily workflow for SLTs and training was effective preparation for the role. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? Results demonstrate that the SLT-led VFSS referral model can be safely and appropriately implemented in the inpatient setting. Improved quality of information documented on request forms by SLTs increases adherence with radiation safety standards, providing clearer justification for radiation assessments and potentially eliciting more targeted diagnostic information to inform dysphagia treatment planning. These findings may support other hospital services to establish this type of referring model.

Scoping opinion: Speech and language therapists' views on extending their role to the urgent ear, nose and throat pathway.

BACKGROUND: In the UK, there is increasing pressure on ear, nose and throat (ENT) clinicians and departments, which is anticipated to amplify in the coming months and years due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and other workforce pressures. In the context of a national drive to advance practice of Allied Health Professionals to address some key challenges facing the National Health Service, we explored whether UK speech and language therapists (SLTs) felt it is possible to utilize and extend their existing skills to patients on the urgent 2-week wait (2ww) ENT pathway. AIMS: To explore SLTs' views of extending their role to work with patients referred on the ENT 2ww pathway. METHODS & PROCEDURES: Two separate focus groups were conducted using nominal group technique to generate and rank benefits and challenges of the proposed extension of role. Participants were invited to take part through Clinical Excellence Networks relevant to head and neck cancer and voice sub-specialties. Participants were competent in performing nasendscopy in at least a highly specialist role in voice or head and neck subspecialties. OUTCOMES & RESULTS: Nine SLTs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland attended two focus groups. All were employed in band 8 roles in head and neck and/or voice. Eight were competent to Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' scoping level 3. Important benefits of the proposed novel service delivery model were generated and ranked by participants, with both groups identifying improved quality and efficiency of service for patients among the most important. Disadvantages were then generated and ranked across the two groups with potential for misdiagnosis ranked as the most important by both. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS: Participants responded that extending the SLT role into assessment of 2ww patients would provide benefits for quality of care, healthcare efficiency and the SLT workforce. The identified disadvantages require addressing if the proposed SLT-led model of service delivery is piloted in the UK. These include practical matters such as referral and prescribing rights, alongside wider implications such as support, governance, indemnity, acknowledgement and remuneration for the extended role. Nationally agreed competencies and training for the role are required if this model is to be successful. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: What is already known on this subject? International studies have shown that SLTs provide safe and effective assessment for routine ENT referrals with dysphonia and dysphagia, reducing ENT waiting lists in the process (Payten et al., 2020; Seabrook et al., 2019). The current study is the first, to the authors' knowledge, to explore views of the profession regarding SLTs' involvement in assessing patients on the more urgent ENT 2ww pathway in the UK, particularly in the primary care setting. What this study adds The greatest benefits of SLTs assessing patients with dysphonia and dysphagia in the 2ww wait clinic were felt to be for patients through prompt, holistic consultation from a clinician with expert knowledge in their disorder. The greatest disadvantages were posed for the workforce such as potential to miss diagnoses, risk of litigation and the increased burden of responsibility. While advantages are clear for service users, the disadvantages must be addressed if such a model is to be implemented. Clinical implications of this study Expert SLTs communicated strongly that SLTs would be a beneficial addition to the 2ww assessment clinic for patients with dysphonia and dysphagia. For this role to be piloted and implemented successfully, their concerns around increased responsibility, potential for litigation and missed diagnoses need to be addressed. If the SLT role is to be extended to the 2ww clinic, robust training, competencies, supervision, guidance and recognition are necessary to support clinicians in this role and protect patients. Some practical matters such as referral and prescription rights also require exploration.

Grupo terapêutico fonoaudiológico de linguagem: revisão de literatura integrativa / Speech therapy language therapeutic group: an integrative literature review / Terapia del lenguaje en grupo: revisión integradora de la literatura

Objetivo: investigar os efeitos do grupo terapêutico em linguagem descritos em estudos brasileiros. Estratégia de pesquisa: a pesquisa foi realizada nas bases eletrônicas Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS - Bireme) e SciELO. Critérios de seleção: artigos de intervenção em linguagem, realizados em grupo; artigos disponíveis na íntegra e em língua portuguesa; população-alvo abrangendo pré-escolares, escolares, adultos e idosos; artigos publicados no período de 1980 a janeiro 2018; artigos de terapia direta. Critérios de exclusão: artigos de revisão de literatura; artigos repetidos entre as bases eletrônicas; artigos envolvendo terapias individuais ou terapia indireta. A partir dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, dez estudos foram considerados e analisados. Foram realizadas análises descritivas dos estudos, considerando: ano de publicação, objetivo do estudo, amostragem, método de avaliação pré- e pós-intervenção, estruturação das sessões terapêuticas, referencial teórico e principais resultados. Resultados: verificou-se diversidade de objetivos terapêuticos, de estruturação dos atendimentos e faixa etária dos participantes, 40% dos autores descreveram o referencial teórico. Os instrumentos de avaliação foram relatados em 70% dos estudos. Portanto, constatou-se escassez de estudos que exploram os efeitos da terapia coletiva de linguagem. Conclusão: destaca-se a necessidade de maiores investimentos na realização e estruturação das terapias fonoaudiológicas em grupo e a divulgação dessas informações.

Purpose: this study aims to investigate the effects of the Group therapy in language described in Brazilian studies. Research strategies: the search was performed in the electronic databases Virtual Health Library - (VHL Regional Portal) and SciELO. Inclusion criteria: group intervention studies in language; studies available in full and in Portuguese; target population comprising preschoolers, schoolchildren, adults and the elderly; studies published from 1980 to January 2018; direct therapy studies. Exclusion criteria: literature review studies; studies duplicated between electronic databases studies involving individual therapies or indirect therapy. As a result, ten studies were incorporated into the review. The studies' descriptive analysis was performed based on the following items: year of publication, study's objective, sampling, pre- and post-intervention evaluation method, session's structure, theoretical framework and main results. Results: the objectives, the profile of the participants and the structure of the services were diversified. The theoretical framework for group formation was described in 40% studies, 70% described the evaluation instruments. There was a scarcity of studies exploring the effects of speech and language therapy. Conclusion: there is a need for greater investments in the development and structuring of speech and language therapy in group and the dissemination of this information.

Objetivo: investigar los efectos del grupo terapéutico en el lenguaje descrito en estudios brasileños. Estrategia de investigación: la investigación fue hecha utilizando la Biblioteca Virtual en Salud (BVS - Bireme) y las bases de datos electrónicas SciELO. Criterios de selección: artículos de intervención del lenguaje, realizados en grupo; artículos disponibles en su totalidad y en portugués; población objetivo que comprende preescolares, escolares, adultos y ancianos; artículos publicados desde 1980 hasta enero de 2018; artículos de terapia directa. Criterios de exclusión: artículos de revisión de literatura; artículos repetidos entre bases electrónicas; artículos relacionados con terapias individuales o terapia indirecta. A partir de los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, se consideraron y analizaron diez estudios. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos de los estudios, considerando: año de publicación, objetivo del estudio, muestreo, método de evaluación antes y después de la intervención, estructuración de sesiones terapéuticas, referencial teórico y resultados principales. Resultados: hubo una diversidad de objetivos terapéuticos, de como estructurar la atención y el grupo de edad de los participantes. 40% describieron el referencial teórico e 70% los instrumentos de evaluación. Por lo tanto, hubo una escasez de estudios que exploren los efectos de la terapia colectiva del lenguaje. Conclusión: existe la necesidad de mayores inversiones en la realización y estructuración de la terapia del lenguaje em grupo y la difusión de esta información.

Evolução linguística e cognitiva de crianças com transtorno de linguagem após intervenção com o uso do método PECS / Linguistic and cognitive evolution of children with language disorder after intervention using the PECS method / Evolución lingüística y cognitiva de niños con trastorno del lenguaje después de una intervención utilizando el método PECS

Introdução: Crianças com graves comprometimentos na comunicação podem se beneficiar da Comunicação Suplementar e Aumentativa para possibilitar a interação social e consequentemente o desenvolvimento cognitivo e linguístico. Objetivo: Comparar o desempenho linguístico e cognitivo de crianças com transtornos de linguagem pré e pós terapia utilizando como modelo de intervenção a comunicação por troca de figuras PECS. Método: Estudo retrospectivo, transversal híbrido por análise de prontuário de seis crianças com diagnóstico de grave transtorno de linguagem e idades entre quatro e nove anos. Todos os participantes foram atendidos semanalmente, por um período de quatro meses para implementação do protocolo PECS. Para avaliação foram utilizados o Protocolo de Observação Comportamental e o subitem avaliação da linguagem receptiva do Teste de Avaliação do Desenvolvimento da Linguagem. Resultados: Em relação às habilidades dialógicas quatro crianças apresentaram melhor desempenho após o uso do PECS, sendo que uma já se encontrava no nível máximo avaliado neste item, antes da intervenção. Houve melhora nas funções comunicativas e nos meios de comunicação em quatro crianças. Observou-se desenvolvimento do simbolismo e na imitação gestual em duas crianças e na imitação sonora em quatro crianças. Conclusão: Observa-se que uso da Comunicação Suplementar e Aumentativa por troca de figuras PECS, mesmo por um curto período, auxiliou no desenvolvimento de habilidades comunicativas, na capacidade de imitação gestual/sonora e na compreensão verbal. Intercorrências podem influenciar diretamente a evolução comunicativa dos pacientes, por exemplo, aderência familiar ao tratamento ou prejuízo cognitivo severo.

Introduction: Children with severe communication impairments can benefit from the use of Supplementary and Augmentative Communication to enable social interaction and, consequently, cognitive and linguistic development. Objective: Compare the linguistic and cognitive performance of children with severe language disorders before and after therapy using the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) as an intervention model. Method: Retrospective, hybrid cross-sectional study by analysis of medical records. Six children with a diagnosis of language disorder and aged between four and nine years were included. All participants were treated weekly for a period of four months to implement the PECS. For assessment, the Behavioral Observation Protocol and the subitem evaluation of the receptive language of the Language Development Assessment Test. Results: Regarding dialogic skills, four children performed better after using PECS, and one was already at the maximum level assessed in this item before the intervention. There was an improvement in communicative functions and means of communication in four children. The development of symbolism and gestural imitation was observed in two children and sound imitation in four children. Conclusion: It is observed that the use of Augmentative And Alternative Communication for the exchange of PECS figures, even for a short period, helped in the development of communicative skills, in the ability to imitate gestures/sounds, and in verbal comprehension. Intercurrences can influence the communicative evolution of patients, for example, family adherence to treatment or severe cognitive impairment.

Introducción: Niños con graves deficiencias comunicativas puede beneficiarse del uso de la Comunicación Complementaria y Aumentada para permitir la interacción social, en consecuencia, el desarrollo cognitivo y lingüístico. Objetivo: Comparar el rendimiento lingüístico y cognitivo de los niños con trastornos del lenguaje antes y después de la terapia utilizando la comunicación de intercambio de imágenes PECS como modelo de intervención. Método: Estudio retrospectivo, híbrido de sección transversal l por análisis de registros médicos de seis niños con diagnóstico de trastorno del lenguaje y edades entre cuatro y nueve años. Todos fueron tratados semanalmente, durante un período de cuatro meses, para implementar el protocolo PECS. Para la evaluación se utilizó el Protocolo de Observación del Comportamiento y el sub-ítem evaluación de lenguaje receptivo del Test de Evaluación del Desarrollo del Lenguaje. Resultados: En cuanto a las habilidades dialógicas, cuatro niños obtuvieron mejores resultados después de utilizar el PECS y uno ya se encontraba en el nivel máximo evaluado en este ítem, antes de la intervención. Hubo una mejora en las funciones comunicativas y los medios de comunicación en cuatro niños. Se observó el desarrollo del simbolismo y la imitación gestual en dos niños y en la imitación sonora en cuatro niños. Conclusión: Se observa que el uso de la Comunicación Suplementaria y Aumentativa mediante el intercambio de figuras PECS, incluso por un período corto, ayudó en el desarrollo de las habilidades comunicativas, en la capacidad de imitar gestos / sonidos y en la comprensión verbal. Las intercurrencias pueden influir directamente en la evolución comunicativa de los pacientes, por ejemplo, la adherencia familiar al tratamiento o el deterioro cognitivo severo.

Percepciones y prácticas acerca de la estimulación del lenguaje que refieren los cuidadores de niños y niñas con trastorno del lenguaje que asisten a tratamiento psicopedagógico en el Área Programática del Hospital General de Agudos Dr. J.M Ramos Mejía: Hacia una mejor intervención / Perceptions and practices about language stimulation referred to by caregivers of children and children with language disorders who attend psycho-pedagogical treatment in the Hospital General de Agudos Dr. J.M Ramos Mejía: Towards a better intervention

Esta investigación indaga sobre las percepciones y prácticas acerca de la estimulación del lenguaje que refieren los/las cuidadores de los niños/as con diagnóstico de trastorno del lenguaje que asisten a tratamiento psicopedagógico en el Área Programática del Hospital General de Agudos Dr. J.M. Ramos Mejía (HRM). La finalidad de esta investigación será mejorar las intervenciones y orientaciones realizadas por el equipo de psicopedagogía a las familias de dichos pacientes. Se utilizarán dos instrumentos: se trabajará con enumeración completa para la aplicación de un cuestionario autoadministrado a 11 cuidadores sobre prácticas que refieren los mismos en relación a la estimulación de las cuatro dimensiones del lenguaje (fonética-fonológica, morfosintáctica, semántica y pragmática) en actividades cotidianas. Este cuestionario fue validado conceptualmente y se realizaron pruebas piloto previamente a ser administrado a la muestra. El mismo cuenta con indicadores (actividades de estimulación) para cada dimensión del lenguaje, los cuales habrán sido identificados por los cuidadores según frecuencia de realización, mediante estas respuestas se realizará una síntesis (a partir de criterios pre-establecidos) que indicará la frecuencia de estimulación de cada dimensión (frecuencia de estimulación adecuada, frecuencia de estimulación medianamente adecuada y frecuencia de estimulación insuficiente). El segundo instrumento consiste en una entrevista semiestructurada a los/las cuidadores cuya muestra se definirá por saturación teórica. La misma pretende relevar información sobre cuatro dimensiones que se indagarán mediante una guía de pautas validada por expertos en la temática: el recorrido atravesado por los/las cuidadores para establecer el diagnóstico de Trastorno del Lenguaje de los/las pacientes; sus percepciones acerca de dicho diagnóstico; sus percepciones y las prácticas que refieren con respecto a la estimulación del lenguaje; las orientaciones brindadas por los profesionales de salud y sus respectivas valoraciones en relación a las estas últimas. (AU)

The emerging contribution of speech and language therapists in awake craniotomy: a national survey of their roles, practices and perceptions.

BACKGROUND: Awake craniotomy with electrical stimulation has become the gold standard for tumour resection in eloquent areas of the brain. Patients' speech during the procedure can inform the intervention and evidence for language experts to support the procedure is building. Within the UK a burgeoning speech and language therapist awake craniotomy network has emerged to support this practice. Further evidence is needed to underpin the specific contribution of speech and language therapists working within the awake craniotomy service. AIMS: To investigate and analyse the current practices of speech and language therapists: their role, pre-, intra- and postoperative assessment, and management practice patterns and skill set within awake craniotomy. METHODS & PROCEDURES: Speech and language therapists in the UK, who work in awake craniotomy, were invited to complete an online questionnaire. Participants were recruited via several networks supported by a social media campaign. Data were analysed using a mixed methodology approach including descriptive statistics, summative and conventional content analysis. OUTCOMES & RESULTS: A total of 24 speech and language therapists completed the survey, an unknown proportion of the available population. All four UK countries were represented. The majority were highly specialist clinicians 58% (n = 14) with the remainder clinical leads 25% (n = 6) or specialist clinicians 17% (n = 14). Only 29% (n = 7) had funding for awake craniotomy or had awake craniotomy in their job description. Median experience with awake craniotomy was 3 years. Median estimated contact time per case was 10.3 h. Current intraoperative practice is characterized by a sustained period of real-time, dynamic, informal assessment of speech, language, oromotor and cognitive functions. Respondents described a range of intraoperative clinical deficits that, once detected, are immediately communicated to surgeons. There was evidence of variable and diverse language mapping practices and barriers to the translation of information at multidisciplinary team level. Barriers to participation in awake craniotomy included lack of: standardized validated language mapping methods, funding, standardized training methods and guidance to direct practice. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS: The evidence suggests areas of consistent practice patterns in preoperative preparation and intraoperative assessment. However, considerable variability exists within language testing and mapping that would benefit from validation. These speech and language therapists support improved outcomes of awake craniotomy by real-time intraoperative speech, language, oromotor and cognitive assessment, rapid detection of clinical deterioration and immediate communication to surgeons. Further research exploring intraoperative language testing, consistent use of language mapping terminology, and selection of test methods is recommended.

Influence of speech-language therapy on P300 outcome in patients with language disorders: a meta-analysis / Influência da terapia fonoaudiológica no resultado do P300 em pacientes distúrbio de linguagem: uma metanálise

Abstract Introduction: The patient's evolution in the audiology and speech-language clinic acts as a motivator of the therapeutic process, contributing to patient adherence to the treatment and allowing the therapist to review and/or maintain their clinical therapeutic conducts. Electrophysiological measures, such as the P300 evoked potential, help in the evaluation, understanding and monitoring of human communication disorders, thus facilitating the prognosis definition in each case. Objective: To determine whether the audiology and speech-language therapy influences the variation of P300 latency and amplitude in patients with speech disorders undergoing speech therapy. Methods: This is a systematic review with meta-analysis, in which the following databases were searched: Pubmed, ScienceDirect, SCOPUS, Web of Science, SciELO and LILACS, in addition to the gray literature bases: OpenGrey.eu and DissOnline. The inclusion criteria were randomized or non-randomized clinical trials, without language or date restriction, which evaluated children with language disorders undergoing speech therapy, monitored by P300, compared to children without intervention. Results: The mean difference between the latencies in the group submitted to therapy and the control group was −20.12 ms with a 95% confidence interval of −43.98 to 3.74 ms (p = 0.08, I 2 = 25% and p value = 0.26). The mean difference between the amplitudes of the group submitted to therapy and the control group was 0.73 uV with a 95% confidence interval of −1.77 to 3.23 uV (p = 0.57, I 2 = 0% and p value = 0.47). Conclusion: The present meta-analysis demonstrates that speech therapy does not influence the latency and amplitude results of the P300 evoked potential in children undergoing speech therapy intervention.

Resumo Introdução: A evolução do paciente na clínica fonoaudiológica atua como fator motivador do processo terapêutico, contribui para a sua adesão ao tratamento e possibilita ao terapeuta a revisão e/ou a manutenção de suas condutas. As medidas eletrofisiológicas, como o potencial evocado P300, auxiliam na avaliação, na compreensão e no monitoramento dos distúrbios da comunicação humana, facilitam, dessa forma, a definição do prognóstico de cada caso. Objetivo: Determinar se a terapia fonoaudiológica influencia na variação da latência e da amplitude do P300 em pacientes com distúrbio de linguagem submetidos à terapia fonoaudiológica. Método: Revisão sistemática com metanálise, na qual foram feitas buscas nas seguintes bases de dados: Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO e Lilacs, além das bases de literatura cinzenta: OpenGrey.eu e DissOnline. Foram considerados critérios de inclusão: ensaios clínicos aleatórios ou não, sem restrição de idiomas ou data, que submeteram crianças com distúrbio de linguagem à terapia fonoaudiológica, monitoradas pelo P300, comparadas a crianças sem intervenção. Resultados: A diferença média entre as latências do grupo submetido à terapia e do grupo controle foi de -20,12 ms com intervalo de confiança 95% entre -43,98 e 3,74 ms (p = 0,08; I2 = 25% e o valor de p = 0,26). A diferença média entre as amplitudes do grupo submetido à terapia e do grupo controle foi de 0,73 uV com intervalo de confiança de 95% entre -1,77 e 3,23 uV (p = 0,57; I2 = 0% e o valor de p = 0,47). Conclusão: A terapia fonoaudiológica não influencia nos resultados de latência e amplitude do potencial evocado P300 em crianças submetidas à intervenção fonoaudiológica.

Desarrollo de habilidades comunicativas en lactantes con síndrome de Down posterior a capacitaciones sistematizadas en comunicación gestual / Development of communicative abilities in infants with Down syndrome after systematized training in gestural communication

INTRODUCCIÓN: La comunicación gestual, entendida como el uso de gestos no verbales antes de la aparición de la palabra, es una fortaleza en niños con síndrome de Down (SD). OBJETIVO: Describir conductas de desarrollo comunicativo en niños con SD, previo y posterior a capacitaciones en comunicación gestual, basadas en talleres de "Señas, palabras y juegos" del programa Baby Signs®. SUJETOS Y MÉTODO: Estudio prospectivo de niños con SD entre 18 y 22 meses de edad cognitiva, a los cuales se les realizó capacitaciones en comunicación gestual según la metodología Baby Signs, evaluando habilidades comunicativas a través del inventario McArthur adaptado para niños con SD (Inventario de desarrollo comunicativo, CDI-SD), analizando los puntajes antes y 3 meses después de la intervención. Los ítems evaluados corresponden a: Comprensión temprana, Comprensión de las primeras frases, Comenzando a hablar, Lista de vocabulario y Uso descontextualizado del lenguaje (parte 1) y a Gestos totales, tempranos y tardíos (parte 2). RESULTADOS: 21 niños completaron los talleres, con una media de edad cronológica de 27,5 meses y 19,8 meses de edad cognitiva. El 29% de los participantes aumentaron sus puntajes en comprensión de frases, el 62% en producción de vocabulario con gestos, el 33% mejora la comprensión de vocabulario, el 57% perdió los gestos tempranos y el 43% aumentó la producción de gestos tardíos. CONCLUSIONES: Las capacitaciones en comunicación gestual favorecen el desarrollo de habilidades comunicativas en un grupo de niños con SD, principalmente en la com prensión inicial y producción de gestos. Existe importante variabilidad interindividual, por lo que es necesario considerar las recomendaciones niño a niño.

INTRODUCTION: Gestural communication, understood as the use of non-verbal gestures before the word appears, is a strength in children with Down syndrome (DS). OBJECTIVE: To describe com munication development behaviors in children with DS, before and after gestural communication training, based on the "Signs, words and games" workshops of the Baby Signs® program. SUBJECTS AND METHOD: Prospective study of children with DS between 18 and 22 months of cognitive age, who were trained in gestural communication according to the "Baby Signs®" methodology, evaluating communication skills through the MacArthur inventory adapted for children with DS (Communica tive Development Inventories, CDI-DS), analyzing the scores before and three months after the in tervention. The evaluated items were: Early comprehension, First sentences comprehension, Starting to speak, Vocabulary list, and Decontextualized language use (part 1) and total, early and late gestures (part 2). RESULTS: 21 children completed the workshops, with an average chronological age of 27.5 months and 19.8 months of cognitive age. 29% of the participants increased their scores in sentence comprehension, 62% in vocabulary production with gestures, 33% improved in vocabulary compre hension, 57% lost early gestures, and 43% increased late gestures production. CONCLUSIONS: Gestural communication training favors the communication skills development in a group of children with DS, mainly in the initial understanding and gesture production. There is important inter-individual variability, therefore is necessary to consider child to child recommendations.

Apraxia de fala e atraso de linguagem: a complexidade do diagnóstico e tratamento em quadros sintomáticos de crianças / Apraxia of speech and language delay: the complexity of diagnosis and treatment of symptomatic children

RESUMO Define-se apraxia de fala como a inabilidade de sequenciar os movimentos necessários a uma produção articulatória acurada, cuja explicação, tradicionalmente, é remetida a um déficit na programação motora da fala. Não é infrequente que clínicos de linguagem se defrontem com casos clínicos em que a inconsistência da fala coloca questões quanto ao diagnóstico diferencial entre apraxia e quadros considerados de linguagem. O reflexo desse impasse é observado na dificuldade em estabelecer uma direção de tratamento adequada ao problema apresentado. Neste trabalho, apresentamos o relato de um caso clínico em que tanto o diagnóstico quanto o tratamento mobilizam discussões a respeito da condição apráxica de fala na infância. Nas apraxias, partimos do reconhecimento de que o corpo colocado em evidência é aquele que ultrapassa sua configuração puramente orgânica. Consequências clínicas são retiradas da premissa de que o corpo humano é aquele cuja orelha pode escutar e a boca, falar, ou seja, é estrutura orgânica posta a funcionar de maneira especial pela incidência da música da linguagem a invocar o corpo falante.

ABSTRACT Apraxia of speech is defined as the inability to sequence the movements required for accurate articulatory production, traditionally involving a deficit in speech motor programming. Language clinicians often confront about speech inconsistency clinical cases, which raise questions concerning the differential diagnosis between apraxia and language disorders. Such problem often results in the difficulty to establish an adequate treatment decision. In this work, we discuss a clinical report in which both diagnosis and treatment raise questions about the apraxic speech condition in childhood. We start from the recognition that, in apraxia, it seems imperative to consider that the body to be considered is the one that surpasses its organic functions and structure. Clinical consequences are drawn from the premise that the human body is one whose ear can listen, and mouth can speak, i.e., the organic structure is a material realm open to the incidence of language and its "music", which creates the speaking body.

Terapias para el tratamiento de la disartria en niños con parálisis cerebral: una revisión sistemática / Treatment of dysarthria in children with cerebrall palsy: a systematic review

Introduction: Dysarthria is a speech disorder most frequently associated with cerebral palsy (CP). The approach from the phono-audiology perspective is typically based on clinical observation criteria for assessment, diagnosis and intervention. Objective: Identify existing speech-language therapies for the treatment of dysarthria in children with cerebral palsy and assess their effectiveness according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Materials and Methods: Systematic review carried out according to Cochrane recommendations. Randomized and quasi-experimental clinical studies with children with CP and dysarthria were considered. The search was carried out through the on-line platforms CINAHL Plus, Central (Cochrane), Embase, SciELO and LILACS, Medline (Pub Med), Speech Bite and ScienceDirect. Identified studies were reviewed independently by two authors; disagreements were resolved by a third party. Risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane's risk of bias assessment tool. Results: 840 studies were identified in the on-line search. Only three studies met the inclusion criteria. These correspond to quasi-experimental studies and all three indicate that an intervention model focused on basic motor processes related to respiration, phonation, articulation, fluency and prosody, does improve voice and speech functions. Conclusions: There is no evidence to conclude that there is an effective treatment for dysarthria in children with CP.

Introducción: Uno de los trastornos del habla más frecuentemente asociado a la parálisis cerebral es la disartria. El abordaje fonoaudiológico suele basarse en criterios de observación clínica para la evaluación, diagnóstico e intervención. Objetivo: Identificar las terapias fonoaudiológicas existentes para el tratamiento de la disartria en niños con parálisis cerebral y evaluar la efectividad considerando el marco CIF. Materiales y Método: Revisión sistemática realizada de acuerdo a recomendaciones de la Colaboración Cochrane. Se incluyeron ensayos clínicos aleatorizados y cuasiexperimentales que tuvieran como población niños con parálisis cerebral y disartria. Se realizó la búsqueda a través de CINAHL Plus, Central (Cochrane), Embase, SciELO y LILACS, Medline (vía Pub Med), Speech Bite y ScienceDirect. Los estudios identificados fueron revisados en forma independiente por dos autores, los desacuerdos se resolvieron mediante un tercero. La evaluación del riesgo de sesgo se realizó con la herramienta de la Colaboración Cochrane. Resultados: Se identificaron 840 artículos en la búsqueda electrónica. Solo 3 artículos cumplieron los criterios de inclusión y corresponden a trabajos cuasiexperimentales. Coinciden en que el modelo de intervención enfocado en Procesos Motores Básicos (PMB), del habla respiración, fonación, articulación, resonancia y prosodia, como mejoran las funciones del habla y la voz. Conclusiones: No existe evidencia suficiente para declarar que existe una terapia efectiva para el manejo de los niños con disartria en parálisis cerebral.

Pharmacology of cough in palliative care.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Cough is a common and distressing symptom. It has a marked decrement on quality-of-life particularly in the arena of palliative care where coexisting symptoms such as pain may be exacerbated. Whilst local definitive treatment may alleviate coughing it usually requires general measures. The purpose of the review is to assess the current evidence relating to the pharmacological management of cough. RECENT FINDINGS: Key to understanding cough is the realization that most cough is because of a hypersensitivity of the afferent vagus nerve. Cough suppression with opioids and first-generation antihistamines may produce relief. However, much cough in palliative medicine is caused by unrecognized nonacid reflux and aspiration. Promotility agents may be dramatically effective at both preventing cough and recurrent aspiration. SUMMARY: The implications of this review will aid practitioners understanding of cough in a variety of settings, including palliative care.

Investigación y terapéutica en el trastorno del espectro autista: una experiencia de desarrollo interdisciplinario / Research and therapeutics in the disorder of autistic spectrum: a development experience interdisciplinary

El trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) es un trastorno del neurodesarrollo con amplia problemática psicosocial y neurocognitiva. El uso de estrategias estructuradas en el abordaje de las personas con TEA es una metodología con reconocimiento internacional de utilidad. En la práctica clínica del equipo de diagnóstico y tratamiento del Servicio de Salud Mental Pediátrica del Hospital Italiano de Buenos aires (HIBA) se utilizan las mismas y también otras herramientas como la adquisición del lenguaje a través de la escritura en computadora. Así, es importante compartir la experiencia clínica en el empleo de diferentes estrategias de abordaje en la población con TEA. También, debatir los alcances de la utilización de herramientas tecnológicas en este abordaje y entretanto pensar diferentes formas de validar la utilización de dichas aplicaciones e intervenciones tecnológicas en el TEA. Evaluando sus ventajas y desventajas, buscamos generar un modelo educativo y terapéutico más integrador, centrado en la comunicación y la facilitación de la motivación y la expresividad, para homogeneizar a profesionales y padres con el mundo de los niños con TEA. Esperamos que el uso de dispositivos tecnológicos permita recolectar datos e información clave que luego se podrán utilizar para realizar distintos estudios que arrojen luz sobre aspectos vinculados al desarrollo psicológico-cognitivo de personas con TEA. Es una valiosa opción para considerar por los profesionales entre las alternativas de intervención terapéutica, y que a su vez ayude tanto a plantear nuevas hipótesis en este campo como a ofrecer herramientas ccesibles, innovadoras y eficaces que entrenen y faciliten la tarea de los profesionales de la salud mental. (AU)

The Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevlopmental disorder with a wider psicosocial and neurocognitive problematic. The use of structured strategies in dealing with people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an useful and internationally recognized methodology. In the clinical practice of diagnostic and treatment team of the service of Pediatric Mental Health of the HIBA, these and also other tools such as language acquisition through writing computer are used. So it is important to share clinical experience using different strategies in the population with ASD. Also, discuss the scope of the use of technological tools in this approach and while thinking about different ways to validate the use of such applications and technological interventions in ASD. Assessing their advantages and disadvantages, we seek to create a more inclusive educational and therapeutic model, focused on communication and facilitation of motivation and expression, to homogenize professionals and arents with the ASD children world. We hope that the use of technological devices allow the collection of data and valuable key information which can then be used to conduct studies that shed light on aspects related to psychological and cognitive development in people with ASD. It is a valuable option to consider for professionals in alternative therapeutic intervention, which in turn will help both raise new hypotheses in this field as well as providing accessible, innovative and efficient tools to train and facilitate the work of mental health professionals. (AU)

Efeito do tratamento fonoaudiológico após a laserterapia de baixa intensidade em pacientes com DTM: estudo descritivo / Effect of speech-language therapy after low-level laser therapy in patients with TMD: a descriptive study

RESUMO O aumento da dor/desconforto durante atividades como mastigar, falar e deglutir é comumente relatado por pacientes com Disfunção Temporomandibular (DTM) e a terapia fonoaudiológica miofuncional orofacial (TMO) tem sido proposta como parte do tratamento desta condição. Porém é uma modalidade que deve ser instituída quando o quadro de DTM e dor não está exacerbado a fim de não impedir ou dificultar a realização dos exercícios. Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o efeito da TMO no tratamento de pacientes com DTM, segundo o Research Diagnostic Criteria for temporomandibular disorders (RDC/TMD), após analgesia com laserterapia de baixa intensidade (LBI), quanto às condições miofuncionais orofaciais (CMO) e quanto à percepção dos sintomas de DTM. Método Transcorridos 30 dias após a finalização da LBI, cinco pacientes foram avaliados, com idades entre 50 e 61 anos. A aplicação do questionário ProDTMMulti para investigação da autopercepção da sintomatologia de DTM e do exame clínico AMIOFE (Avaliação Miofuncional Orofacial com Escores) para constatação das condições miofuncionais orofaciais foram realizados por fonoaudióloga experiente, antes e após a TMO. Resultados As CMO apresentaram aumento dos escores após TMO, indicando aumento do equilíbrio miofuncional orofacial. De acordo com a percepção das pacientes, após a TMO houve alívio dos sinais e sintomas de DTM. Conclusão A TMO instituída após a analgesia com LBI promoveu equilíbrio das funções orofaciais da amostra estudada e diminuição dos sinais e sintomas de DTM remanescentes, de acordo com a autopercepção dos indivíduos tratados.

ABSTRACT Increased pain and/or discomfort during chewing, speaking, and swallowing have been commonly reported by patients with Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD). Speech-language pathology therapy (orofacial myofunctional therapy - OMT) has been proposed as part of the treatment for this condition; however, it is a modality that should be introduced when the TMD context and the pain are not accentuated, so that they do not prevent or hinder the performance of exercises. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of OMT on the treatment of patients with TMD, according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD), after analgesia with low-level laser therapy (LLLT), regarding orofacial myofunctional conditions (OMC) and the perception of TMD symptoms. Five patients aged 50 to 61 years were evaluated 30 days after completion of LLLT. An experienced speech-language pathologist conducted, pre- and post-OMT, the application of the ProDTM Multi-questionnaire - to investigate the self-perception of TMD symptomatology, and the Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluation with Scores (OMES) clinical examination - to confirm the orofacial myofunctional conditions. OMC presented increased OMT scores, indicating an increase in myofunctional orofacial balance. According to the patients' perception, TMD signs and symptoms were relieved after the application of OMT. According to the self-perception of the treated patients, introduction of OMT after LLLT analgesia promoted a balance of the orofacial functions of the sample studied, as well as a decrease in the remaining TMD signs and symptoms.

O trabalho fonoaudiológico em uma clínica dialógica bilíngue: estudo de caso / Speech language therapy practice in a bilingual dialogical clinic: case report

RESUMO O trabalho fonoaudiológico em uma clínica dialógica bilíngue concebe a linguagem como fruto da interação e da história de cada sujeito, possibilitando ao sujeito surdo acesso tanto à língua brasileira de sinais quanto à língua portuguesa. Objetivo A presente pesquisa objetiva discutir a inserção da língua brasileira de sinais como primeira língua de um sujeito surdo que frequenta uma clínica fonoaudiológica dialógica bilíngue a partir de atividades dialógicas. Método Trata-se de um estudo de caso em âmbito longitudinal, de um sujeito surdo reconhecido pela inicial N, em interação com sua família e também com seus fonoaudiólogos. Resultados Ao longo do processo terapêutico pôde-se perceber que N, a partir da clínica fonoaudiológica dialógica bilíngue, participou de situações interativas e pôde constituir-se como sujeito autor de seus textos em língua de sinais. Além disso, ele passou a interagir dialogicamente utilizando-se de signos linguísticos verbais e não verbais. Conclusão Por meio das situações interativas e dialógicas oportunizadas na clínica fonoaudiológica, o sujeito apropriou-se da língua de sinais e passou a se interessar e a se apropriar, também, da língua portuguesa, principalmente na modalidade escrita.

ABSTRACT Speech language therapies in a bilingual dialogical clinic conceive language as interaction and part of each inidividual’s history, enabling deaf people to access Brazilian sign language and the Portuguese language. Purpose this study aims to discuss the use of Brazilian sign language as the first language for a deaf individual going to a bilingual dialogic clinic from dialogic activities. Methods This is a longitudinal study, including one deaf individual, called N, interacting with his family and speech therapists. Results During the therapeutic process developed inside the bilingual dialogical clinic, N participated in interactive contexts and could constitute himself as author of his sign language texts. In addition, he started to act dialogically and use verbal and nonverbal signs. Conclusion Through interactive and dialogical situations developed inside the speech language therapy clinic, this deaf participant got control of his sign language, and started to get interest in and control of the Portuguese language, especially in the written form.