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American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology Vol.2 52-64 May 1993.
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Current Roles and Continuing Needs of Speech-Language Pathologists Working in Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Shanna L. Dunn 1
Anne van Kleeck 2

Louis M. Rossetti 3
1 Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin, TX
2 University of Texas at Austin
3 University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

This study surveyed 45 speech-language pathologists working with infants who are medically fragile in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across the United States. It explored current roles in the NICU setting, considering such issues as factors affecting, and support available for, NICU involvement, assessment and intervention goals and procedures, educational activities conducted, and training levels and needs. Results demonstrated that speech-language pathologists have begun establishing a multifaceted role in the NICU setting, including providing assessments and intervention focused on feeding and communication interaction, and education to medical professionals, team members, and parents. These findings should be valuable to other speech-language pathologists currently considering NICU involvement. They should also be helpful to university training programs that are planning to develop coursework and practicum experiences to meet the needs of this newly emerging role.

Key Words: Neonatal intensive care unit, NICU, speech-language pathologist, preverbal communication intervention, infant feeding intervention

Submitted on February 6, 1992
Accepted on January 11, 1993






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