Alterations and Preservations: Practices and Perspectives of Speech-Language Pathologists Regarding the Intervention of Thickened Liquids for Swallowing Problems

CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study suggest that fewer respondents are regularly using TL. Divergent groups are evident with those frequently employing and believing in the efficacy of TL and those who do not. While current debates are influencing practice, there clearly remains a significant number of SLPs continuing to recommend TL. This study's findings highlight both alterations and preservations in the discipline's approach to TL and calls for SLPs to reframe our thinking regarding this intervention as well as consider alternative options in this treatment space.SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.24317110.PMID:37889208 | DOI:10.1044/2023_AJSLP-23-00226
Source: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Source Type: research