Abstract Background Communication is a key factor in maintaining quality of life and well-being. This core importance for people with dementia who experience changes to their communication abilities. The role the Speech Language Therapist working well documented. Therapists support swallowing disorders however practice focus often on less emphasis communication. recommended allocation Therapy (...

Edwin van Teijlingen, M.Ed., Ph.D., Reader in Public Health, Dugald Baird Centre & Department of Public Health, Medical School, University of Aberdeen Emma Pitchforth, B.Sc.(Hons), Ph.D., Lecturer in Social Science and Health, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester. Caroline Bishop B.Sc.(Hons), M.Sc. Speech and Language Sciences, Speech and Language Therapist, Islington, London ...

1) Master. Otolaryngologist from Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria Santa Maria University Hospital. 2) Master. Resident Speech Therapist for Multidisciplinary Integrated Management and Health Care Residency Program from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria Federal University at Santa Maria. 3) Doctor. Professor Member from Speech Therapy Course of Universidade Federal de Santa Maria/ Federal...

Abstract Dysphagia in older adults can have a profound adverse influence nutrition and hydration status, quality of life, morbidity, mortality healthcare costs adults. Identification management dysphagia are most effective when implemented by team, including nurse, physician, speech-language pathologist, dietitian occupational therapist. However, each professional’s role may vary according to t...

Spasticity in children with cerebral palsy may inhibit function and reduce progress in therapy. Selective posterior rhizotomy, a neurosurgical procedure, has been found to effectively reduce spasticity in selected cases. The literature suggests that positive changes in upper extremity function results from this surgery. At the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, all candida...