Speech and language therapy for primary progressive aphasia: Referral patterns and barriers to service provision across the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the extent of UK speech and language therapy engagement in assessment and management of primary progressive aphasia, determine the factors contributing to any shortfall and explore a gap in the research literature on current speech and language therapy practices with people with primary progressive aphasia.

Methods

A 37-item, pilot-tested survey was distributed electronically via clinical networks and through the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Survey items included questions on intervention approaches, referral numbers and demographics, referral sources and access to services.

Results

One hundred and five speech and language therapists completed the survey. Over the previous 24 months, respondents reported seeing a total of 353 pe

SUBMITTER: Volkmer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7309358 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature