Communication disorders in palliative care: investigating the views, attitudes and beliefs of speech and language therapists.
Int J Palliat Nurs
; 23(11): 543-551, 2017 Nov 02.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
Speech and language therapists (SLTs) provide intervention for communication and swallowing to patients with life-limiting conditions, such as dementia and head and neck cancer. The role of the SLT in palliative care is difficult to define. Much is known about the clinical aspects of this role; however, little is known about the core values, beliefs and expectations of SLTs working in this sector, particularly with regard to their role in supporting patients' communication. Through a series of semi-structured interviews and a follow-up focus group, this report aimed to form a picture of the experiences and views of SLTs about their communication role in palliative care. Results suggest that SLTs are forging a self-identity in a sector that is itself constantly evolving, which causes difficulties in defining their role. Participants report that other health professionals have a poor understanding of the SLT's role. SLTs may benefit from palliative care-specific guidelines and increased interprofessional awareness of their role in order to become better integrated into the palliative care sector.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Grupo de Atención al Paciente
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Trastornos del Habla
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Logopedia
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Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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Barreras de Comunicación
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Qualitative_research
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
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Revista:
Int J Palliat Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2017
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Article