Factors contributing to clinician training and development in the clinical area of laryngectomy and tracheoesophageal voice.

CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS: Participants across all experience levels identified that multiple factors contributed to clinicians successfully gaining skills, understanding and competency when working in TES rehabilitation post-laryngectomy. These factors, when fully considered and incorporated into future SLTs training pathways and opportunities, have the potential to optimize competency, skill acquisition and maintenance in this area. What this paper adds What is already known on this subject While studies have considered the training, preparation and knowledge base of SLTs working in the clinical area of TES, the focus has predominantly been at the immediate postgraduate level or assessment of university course work. No studies have used a qualitative methodology to consider the reflections and perceptions of clinicians' training pathways and training needs across all levels of experience for this clinical area. What this paper adds to existing knowledge The results of this study build upon the existing body of literature regarding education and training in this area, determining factors SLTs feel are required to successfully gain skills, understanding and competency when working in TES rehabilitation. The findings highlight that training pathways and methods in this clinical area are an ongoing consideration for SLTs regardless of experience level and have the ability to impact on future competency programmes, training opportunities and delivery methods in this area. W...
Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Tags: Int J Lang Commun Disord Source Type: research