Understanding Speech-Language Pathologists and their Views in Palliative Care
Presenter Major
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Presentation Type
Oral
Location
Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Building
Start Date
26-4-2024 10:40 AM
End Date
26-4-2024 10:45 AM
Description (Abstract)
Understanding Speech-Language Pathologists and their Views in Palliative Care
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are professionals who typically help those with communication and swallowing disorders. Therefore, they do not join the profession expecting to treat end of life patients in palliative care. Palliative care settings include nursing homes, home health care, and hospice care involving patients at the end of their life. Although working in palliative care is within the scope of practice for SLPs, they feel that they are not adequately prepared to work in these situations (Toner., et al 2012). In this study, I aim to understand the lived experiences and perceptions of SLPs who work in palliative care through an anonymous survey. I expect that there are negative repercussions to quality of life to SLPs who work in palliative care units. This is because as neurodegenerative diseases progress, the need for intervention becomes increasingly urgent, possibly leading towards an increased burden placed on the caregiver.
Keywords
Palliative Care, End of Life Care, Speech-Language Pathologist
Related Pillar(s)
Community, Service
Understanding Speech-Language Pathologists and their Views in Palliative Care
Hays Theatre, Wilbur Arts Building
Understanding Speech-Language Pathologists and their Views in Palliative Care
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are professionals who typically help those with communication and swallowing disorders. Therefore, they do not join the profession expecting to treat end of life patients in palliative care. Palliative care settings include nursing homes, home health care, and hospice care involving patients at the end of their life. Although working in palliative care is within the scope of practice for SLPs, they feel that they are not adequately prepared to work in these situations (Toner., et al 2012). In this study, I aim to understand the lived experiences and perceptions of SLPs who work in palliative care through an anonymous survey. I expect that there are negative repercussions to quality of life to SLPs who work in palliative care units. This is because as neurodegenerative diseases progress, the need for intervention becomes increasingly urgent, possibly leading towards an increased burden placed on the caregiver.
