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American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology Vol.8 171-180 May 1999.
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Preparation of Speech-Language Pathologists to Provide Services to Patients With a Tracheostomy Tube

A Survey

Stacy B. Manley 1
Elaine M. Frank 2

Caryn F. Melvin 3
1 NHC HealthCare Lexington, West Columbia, SC University of South Carolina, Columbia
2 University of South Carolina, Columbia
3 Dorn Veteran Administration Hospital, Columbia

Speech-language pathologists often are consulted to facilitate communication and swallowing for patients with a tracheostomy tube. The purpose of this study was to survey the clinical knowledge base of speech-language pathologists serving patients with tracheotomy and the level of confidence they place in their ability to provide professional treatment to these persons. Practicing speech-language pathologists have varying levels of didactic preparation for making treatment decisions with these patients; results revealed that only about half report that they feel confident serving this population. Speech-language pathologists requested additional coursework, inservice training, and clinical exposure to tracheostomized patients to increase their confidence in serving these patients. Ethical considerations related to professional preparation and training are discussed.

Key Words: tracheostomy, tracheostomized patients, preparation

Submitted on March 31, 1998
Accepted on February 17, 1999


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