Speech language pathology services in Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, Canada.
Int J Circumpolar Health
; 63 Suppl 2: 120-3, 2004.
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| ID: mdl-15736634
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To provide a review of Speech Language Pathology services in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut, Canada, since its inception. Referral sources, reasons for referral and discharge will also be shown for seven of the communities in the Kivalliq Region. STUDYDESIGN:
A quantitative and qualitative survey of the services received for the 26-month time period from January 2001 to February 28th, 2003.METHODS:
A record review of Speech Language Pathology services was conducted. Referral sources in each community, the rate of referrals, reasons for discharge and changes in abilities of three clients were examined.RESULTS:
The rate of referrals increased as the service became more familiar. Small increases in client abilities were noted over the specified time period.CONCLUSION:
Speech Language Pathology services are being utilized more effectively as the referral sources become more familiar with the program.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Distúrbios da Fala
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Fonoterapia
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Circumpolar Health
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá
País de publicação:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA