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Roberts, Hannah; Greenwood, Nan – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2019
Background: Research regarding speech and language therapy (SLT) for patients in prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC) is very limited. The Royal College of Physicians' (RCP) PDOC guideline provides recommendations regarding best practice, but does not give detail about many aspects of assessment and management. As a result, SLTs have little…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Speech Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Best Practices
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Ball, S. L.; Panter, S. G.; Redley, M.; Proctor, C.-A.; Byrne, K.; Clare, I. C. H.; Holland, A. J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: For many adults with an intellectual disability (ID), mealtimes carry significant health risks. While research and allied clinical guidance has focused mainly on dysphagia, adults with a range of physical and behavioural difficulties require mealtime support to ensure safety and adequate nutrition. The extent of need for and nature of…
Descriptors: Adults, Mental Retardation, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits