Psychological impact of COVID-19 on speech and language therapists working with adult dysphagia: A national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Speech and language therapists (SLTs) working with dysphagia have had to radically alter diagnostic and rehabilitation services during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, hereafter referred to as coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Given the aerosol-generating procedures inherent in swallow assessment and interventions, these SLTs have also been particularly susceptible to virus exposure.

Aims

To investigate the psychological impact of COVID-19 on SLTs working with adult dysphagia across the Republic of Ireland and to identify the personal and professional factors associated with depression, anxiety, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To explore SLT perspectives regarding their experiences during the COVID-19 pande

SUBMITTER: Rouse R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8441712 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature