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Dysphagia Management In Schools: A Survey Of Speech-Language Pathologists, Catherine Felicetti
Dysphagia Management In Schools: A Survey Of Speech-Language Pathologists, Catherine Felicetti
Masters Theses
Introduction: To date, few research studies have evaluated pediatric feeding and swallowing practices in school systems across the United States. This study aims to i) understand the factors that impact a speech-language pathologists (SLPs) level of comfort in providing these services, ii) to identify barriers to service provision, iii) develop a concrete understanding of a SLPs role in providing feeding and swallowing services in a school setting, and iv) to identify the types of service suggested by school-based SLPs in response to a fictional case study.
Methods: School-based SLPs and clinical fellows were invited to participate in a 10-15 minute …