Browsing Clinical Speech & Language Studies by Title
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Effectiveness of endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy in adults with neurological disease: systematic review
(2016)Objective: To determine the effectiveness of endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy on upper oesophageal sphincter dysfunction in adults with upper oesophageal sphincter dysfunction and neurological disease. Data ... -
The efficacy and effectiveness of early interventions for swallowing to improve swallowing outcomes in patients in the ICU with dysphagia: A Systematic Review
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Background Oropharyngeal dysphagia is observed frequently in patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Τhere are a number of risk factors that might lead to the development of dysphagia and the consequences can affect ... -
The Epidemiology, Nature, and Impact of Eating and Swallowing Problems in Adults presenting with Temporomandibular Disorders.
(2020)Objective: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the most common non-dental orofacial pain disorders. Research suggests that patients with TMDs experience eating and swallowing problems, although information is sparse, ... -
ESSD commentary on oropharyngeal dysphagia management during the COVID-19 pandemic
(2020)Since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic a Global Public Health Emergency, experts in swallowing are seeking guidance on service delivery and clinical procedures. The European Society for Swallowing ... -
Evaluating language assessments with members of the travelling community.
(2012)Background and objective: The Irish Travelling Community is a cultural group using a unique dialect – Traveller English. It has been established that some standardized, norm-referenced language measures are biased against ... -
EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN (0-12) WITH ASD AND EATING ISSUES Protocol for Scoping Review
(2022)Background: Approximately 40-90% of people on the autism spectrum are considered to present with challenging eating and mealtime behaviours (2) and are five times more likely to experience eating difficulties than neurotypical ... -
Examining students' clinical skills: Assessment of the 'unseen' client in a speech and language therapy clinic
(AISHE, 2007)Towards the end of their undergraduate careers, speech and language therapy stu- dents are expected to have developed an advanced level of clinical expertise, in the assessment, diagnosis and management of a wide range of ... -
Examining the Cognitive Linguistic Differences Between Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and a Group of Healthy Controls using a Devised Cognitive Linguistic Assessment
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2023)Background: Changes in language often precede other notable cognitive changes in people who go on to develop dementia, however, given their subtlety, these early-stage communication signs are frequently missed. Speech and ... -
Exploring the lived experiences and perspectives of individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties associated with Long-COVID
(2024)BACKGROUND: Long-COVID occurs in individuals with a history of probable or confirmed SARS CoV-2 infection. Long- COVID can affect individuals who experience both mild and severe acute COVID-19 and can involve and affect ... -
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Dysphagia in the Lives of People with Multiple Sclerosis (pwMS): A Qualitative study using Online Reddit forum
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurodegenerative condition affecting the central and peripheral nervous system is increasing world-wide (Haubrick et al., 2021). Dysphagia or swallowing disorder is present ... -
Good communicators, poor speakers : an exploration of low speech intelligibility and phonological impairment in children and young adults with Down syndrome
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Clinical Speech & Language Studies, 2003)These studies investigated phonological impairment in 75 children and young adults with Down syndrome (DS) who presented clinically with low speech intelligibility. The first study compared intelligibility levels and ... -
"I have the child who has something else." Entering the Worlds of How Mothers Make Sense of `Diagnosis' within the context of their Child with a Rare or Undiagnosed Neurodevelopmental Condition in Ireland: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2024)Information on the experiences of parents whose children have rare or undiagnosed conditions is particularly lacking in Ireland. It can be hypothesised that these parents experience a unique set of challenges, in comparison ... -
“I live with it...I have no Plan B, only a Plan A”: Psychosocial Impact and Quality of Life in the Stroke Population with Dysphagia
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Stroke is one of the leading causes of acquired disability across the world today, with the number of people living with stroke-related disability continuing to grow. Accordingly, international stroke care clinical guidelines ... -
"I think everybody's finding it a challenge to be honest" The experience of mental health professionals working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2018)This qualitative research study explored the experience of mental health professionals working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Ireland. Mental health services, including CAMHS, have undergone ... -
Identifying and managing incidents of minor theft within a service for individuals with intellectual disabilities
(2019)Background: Models of service delivery for adults with an intellectual disability in Ireland increasingly focus on delivering services within local communities. Preparation for this transition often focuses on practical ...