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Communication and swallowing management in childhood brain tumour or leukaemia: A survey of health professionals and consumers.
- Source :
- International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology; Aug2022, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p395-406, 12p, 5 Charts, 1 Graph
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Purpose: Brain tumour and leukaemia represent the most common childhood cancers and can result in communication and swallowing difficulties. The purpose of this study was to survey health professionals and consumers regarding the management of communication and swallowing difficulties in children with brain tumour or leukaemia (CBTL). Method: In this study participants completed a survey focussing on (1) communication and swallowing assessment and intervention, (2) multidisciplinary team (MDT) practices and (3) risk factors. Quantitative data were reported using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were analysed using NVivo12 Qualitative Data Analysis Software. Result: Twenty-four participants were included (22 health professionals; two consumers). Most participants (≥80%) agreed that comprehensive and regular communication and swallowing assessments improved outcomes. Communication and swallowing interventions were reported to improve outcomes by 96% of participants. MDT care was considered essential in improving outcomes. Speech-language pathologists were the primary health professional identified in communication management; additional multidisciplinary health professionals were highlighted in swallowing management. Risk factors were identified across three categories: cancer-related, treatment-related and child-factors. Conclusion: This study collates the expertise and experience of multidisciplinary health professionals and consumers which can be used to guide assessment and intervention for communication and swallowing in CBTL. It also provides perspectives on MDT care and consideration of patient values and risk factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- LEUKEMIA complications
THERAPEUTICS
SPEECH therapy
DEGLUTITION
ATTITUDES of medical personnel
GROUNDED theory
DEGLUTITION disorders
CONSUMER attitudes
BRAIN tumors
TUMORS in children
COMMUNICATIVE disorders
SURVEYS
TREATMENT effectiveness
RESEARCH funding
HEALTH care teams
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
THEMATIC analysis
DISEASE management
DISEASE risk factors
DISEASE complications
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17549507
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 158752012
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2021.1987520