Screening for Dysphagia: Perspectives and Practices of Speech and Language Therapists in the Republic of Ireland

Conclusions: It is concerning that while diagnostic accuracy was recognised as important, most respondents used tests lacking in diagnostic accuracy. While the survey response rate was low, it is hypothesised that findings reflect practice. There is a need for SLTs to equip themselves with the skills to discern which screening test is most diagnostically accurate for clinical populations with further research to improve practice.Folia Phoniatr Logop 2017;69:226 –238
Source: Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research