Browsing Clinical Speech & Language Studies by Title
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Oral Stimulation Techniques In Preterm Infants - International Research Challenges
(2013)There has been a significant increase in the survival of preterm infants in recent years. These infants often face difficulty acquiring the complex set of skills required for exclusive oral feeding due to a multiplicity ... -
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Neurodegenerative Disease
(2014)Oropharyngeal dysphagia is frequent in neurodegenerative diseases with medical, social and psychological effects. There is a paucity of evidence on the frequency, nature and course of oropharyngeal ... -
Perspectives of Various Stakeholders Towards the Role of Speech Language Therapists in the Management of Infants with Swallowing and Feeding Difficulties: A Nationwide Survey in the State of Kuwait
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Background Dysphagia is commonly seen in preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants and can heavily impact both the infant’s and caregiver’s quality of life. Speech Language Therapists (SLTs) have the duty and expertise ... -
A pilot randomised trial on the effect of Gaviscon Advance on laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms in adults referred to an outpatient Speech and Language Therapy service
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Background: Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) can result in vocal tract symptoms and voice problems. The exact pathophysiology and prevalence of LPR is unknown. It can lead to a wide variety of symptoms, and as a result ... -
The prevalence and nature of communication and swallowing difficulties among adults with Long-COVID.
(2023)BACKGROUND: Long-COVID is an illness which can be experienced after contracting COVID-19, which has affected millions worldwide to date. Long-COVID is characterised by symptoms of COVID-19 which persist 12 weeks post ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for choking in adults with intellectual disability: Results from a national cross sectional study
(2020)Background: Choking is a serious and under-recognized condition for adults with Intellectual Disability(ID), with health, psychological and potentially fatal consequences. This study aims to determine the prevalence of ... -
Prevalence of OD in Adults with TMD: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis
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The Prevalence of Oral Stage Dysphagia in adults presenting with Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(2018)Objective: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the most commonly experienced non-dental orofacial pain disorders, with pain and dysfunction potentially resulting in oral stage dysphagia (OD). However, limited research ... -
The Prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults presenting with temporomandibular disorders and rheumatoid arthritis: Systematic review and meta analysis
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The Prevalence of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Adults Presenting with Temporomandibular Disorders Associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(2017)Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the most frequent non-dental orofacial pain disorders and may be associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), resulting in oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD). However, clinicians’ understanding ... -
The Prevalence, Nature, and Management of Oral Stage Dysphagia in Adults with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: Findings from an Irish Cohort
(2018)Purpose: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are caused by changes in the structure and/or function of the temporomandibular joint, masticatory muscles, and/or osseous components. TMDs may result in oral stage dysphagia ... -
Profiling Communication Ability in Dementia (P-CAD): Development and Validation of a Functional Cognitive-Communication Assessment
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2020)Introduction: Cognitive communication difficulties are characteristic of dementia with negative impact. (Bayles and Tomoeda, 2007, Hickey and Bourgeois, 2018). There is a perception that little can be done to help communication ...