The field of biomedical ethics is increasingly discussed in speech-language pathology graduate school curricula as well as in continuing education forums. The application of the principles of medical ethics can be extremely helpful to the difficult decisions sometimes facing speech-language pathologists with respect to doing good for their patients while respecting both patients' autonomy and f...

Introduction: Professionals need a multidisciplinary approach to manage oropharyngeal dysphagia (OPD). Each team member should be aware of the signs and symptoms of OPD and collaborate with other team members to reach an optimum outcome. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of Iranian physicians regarding dysphagia and speech and language therapy roles in the management...

conclusions prevalence of speech and language delay is high (27%) in children less than three years of age attending the under-five clinic for at-risk children. negative home environment and family history of speech and language disorders are significant risk factors for speech and language delay. the strong association of speech delay with delay in tdsc reemphasizes the need for a complete dev...

Purpose Academic education in speech-language pathology should prepare students to provide professional services that mirror current knowledge, skills, and scope of practice in a pluralistic society. This study seeks to examine the impact of speech-language pathology (SLP) students prior multicultural experiences and previous formal education on attitudes and beliefs toward language diversity. ...

PURPOSE To verify the effect of two approaches of vocal training in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology students, a direct and an indirect approach. METHODS Participants were 25 female Speech Language Pathology and Audiology students divided into two groups: direct training with vocal exercises, DTG (n=13); and indirect training with vocal orientations, ITG (n=12). The training sessions w...

RATIONALE Speech language pathology is an effective management intervention for chronic cough that persists despite medical treatment. The mechanism behind the improvement has not been determined but may include active cough suppression, reduced cough sensitivity or increased cough threshold from reduced laryngeal irritation. Objective measures such as cough reflex sensitivity and cough frequen...

Purpose To systematically review the scientific production on the relationship between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Speech-language Pathology and to methodologically analyze the observational studies on the theme. Research strategies Systematic review of the literature conducted at the databases Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System online (MEDLINE, USA), Lit...

ABSTRACT Purpose: to investigate the perception of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SLPA) students, submitted a Social Skills Training (SST) program, regarding potentialities, difficulties perceived gains in their social skills (SS) repertoire. Methods: this qualitative study included 22 students (between 19 21 years old), enrolled 2nd year undergraduate SLPA course. The SST structure w...