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This collection is the first of its kind, using current evidence, to consider the valuable role speech-language pathologists play in palliative care across the lifespan, empowering SLPs to work effectively and bringing awareness to the work of SLPs within the allied health care community.
List of contents
Foreword
- Introduction to Speech Language Pathology in Palliative Care
Laura Chahda, Bernice Mathisen & Lindsay Carey - Speech-Language Pathologists and Paediatric Palliative Care
Claire Radford, Lillian Krikheli, Ashlen Harrop & Celia Butler - Speech-Language Pathologists in Paediatric Palliative Care: Case Studies and Interventions
Ashlen Harrop, Claire Radford, Lillian Krikheli & Celia Butler - Adult Communication and Palliative Care
Michael Erard & Laura Chahda - Speech-Language Pathologists, Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Palliative Care
Andy Smidt - Adult Dysphagia and Palliative Care
Valerie Adams, Bernice Mathisen & Justin Roe - End of Life Considerations for Individuals with Intellectual Disability
Andy Smidt and Joanne Watson - Neurodiversity-affirming Practice with respect to Autism in Palliative Care
Victoria Snowden, Skye Sewell, Christine Dodds & Cath Fernando - Palliative Care, Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing and Cultural Capabilities in Speech-Language Pathology
K.B., Sue Morgan, Deborah Hersh & Laura Chahda - Speech-Language Pathology, Spirituality and Palliative Care
Lindsay B. Carey, Bernice A. Mathisen, Christa L. Carey, Katie L. Buckley, Shikha Malviya, David Drummond - Preparing Speech-Language Pathology Students for Palliative Care
Hayley Dell'Oro, Laura Chahda, Megan Keage & Jemma Skeat - Future Challenges for Speech-Language Pathologists in Palliative Care
Laura Chahda, Bernice Mathisen & Lindsay CareyIndex
About the author
Laura Chahda (BHSc (Hons), MSpPath, PhD), is a senior speech-language pathologist and researcher, currently practicing in disability, aged, and palliative care.
Bernice A. Mathisen (BSpThy, MSc, PhD), is the Inaugural Chair and Program Director of Speech-language pathology at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia and held senior positions at Southern Cross University (Gold Coast Queensland), La Trobe University Rural Health School (Bendigo, Victoria), and was Director of the Interdisciplinary Dysphagia Clinic, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
Lindsay B. Carey, (MAppSc., PhD, CSM.), is concurrently Associate Professor (Adjunct) with the Palliative Care Unit, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, and the Institute of Ethics and Society, University of Notre Dame, Sydney, and the Department of Speech Pathology, School of Sport, Health and Engineering, Victoria University, Melbourne, as well as co-founder of the SLP Palliative Care Special Interest Group.
