Speech-language pathology services in Australian and New Zealand pediatric burn units and chemical ingestion injury
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Article Title | Speech-language pathology services in Australian and New Zealand pediatric burn units and chemical ingestion injury |
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ERA Journal ID | 123379 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Follent, Anna M., Rumbach, Anna F., Ward, Elizabeth C., Dodrill, Pamela and Clayton, Nicola A. |
Journal Title | Speech, Language and Hearing |
Journal Citation | 18 (2), pp. 116-124 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2015 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1361-3286 |
2050-571X | |
2050-5728 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1179/2050572814Y.0000000057 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1179/2050572814Y.0000000057 |
Abstract | To date, little is known regarding the extent and nature of involvement of speech-language pathology (SLP) services within pediatric burn settings. The aim of this clinical service study was to investigate the role of SLP services within burn teams across Australia and New Zealand. Eleven pediatric burn units were identified as members of the Australian and New Zealand Burn Association Bi National Burns Registry. Representatives from both burn units and SLP departments at each setting were sent a link to a purpose-built online questionnaire. Seven responses from eight centers were received, with paired responses (burn units and SLP departments) being obtained from six centers. Pediatric burn units and SLP departments were found to differ in perceptions of SLP involvement in burn care. No burn units reported utilization of a protocol for referral to SLP. Dysphagia, followed by orofacial contracture management was the most frequently reported areas of SLP involvement, and multidisciplinary contribution within these areas was recognized. A majority (71%) of SLP departments reported involvement with chemical ingestion injury; however, referral rates were low. This study confirms that SLP services are utilized within Australian and New Zealand pediatric burn units, and SLPs are involved with pediatric patients with chemical ingestion injuries. However, potential exists for increased SLP input. There is also evident need for established guidelines surrounding referrals and greater education regarding the role of SLPs within pediatric burn care. |
Keywords | Burn unit; Speech pathology; Pediatric; Service delivery; Chemical ingestion |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420306. Health care administration |
420110. Speech pathology | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
Department of Health, Queensland | |
Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Australia |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/yy422/speech-language-pathology-services-in-australian-and-new-zealand-pediatric-burn-units-and-chemical-ingestion-injury
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