Clinical Speech & Language Studies (Scholarly Publications): Recent submissions
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Botulinum toxin for upper oesophageal sphincter dysfunction in neurological swallowing disorders
(2012)Background: Adequate upper oesophageal sphincter (UOS) opening is critical to safe and efficient swallowing due to the close proximity of the UOS to the airway entrance. Many people with neurological conditions, progressive ... -
New measures of upper esophageal sphincter distensibility and opening patterns during swallowing in healthy subjects using EndoFLIP?.
(2013)Background: This paper aims to measure upper esophageal sphincter (UES) distensibility and extent and duration of UES opening during swallowing in healthy subjects using EndoFLIP®. Methods: Fourteen healthy subjects ... -
A new evaluation of the upper esophageal sphincter using the functional lumen imaging probe: a preliminary report.
(2013)Objective and reliable evaluation of upper esophageal sphincter (UES) opening during swallowing based on videofluoroscopy and pharyngeal manometry challenges dysphagia clinicians. The functional lumen imaging probe (FLIP) ... -
Inter-rater Reliability of the Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale (DOSS): Effects of Clinical Experience, Audio-Recording and Training
(2017)The Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale (DOSS) is widely used to measure dysphagia severity based on videofluoroscopy (VFSS). This study investigated inter-rater reliability (IRR) of the DOSS. It also determined the effect ... -
The Diagnostic Accuracy of the Pitch Glide to Identify Aspiration in Patients with Respiratory Diseases: A Pilot Study
(2019)Introduction: Initial research has been conducted to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the pitch glide during the clinical swallow evaluation to identify aspiration in adults after stroke. Findings suggest that reduced ... -
Intra-Oral Cancer Awareness amongst Speech and Language Therapists
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The vocabulary richness of children's television in Ireland: A cross-generational comparison.
(2018)This research investigates whether the vocabulary richness of children’s programming has changed over one generation, and therefore compares the programmes offered in 1992 to those offered in 2017. Three hours of programming ... -
Speech And Language Therapy & People With Mental Health Disorders: Reflections & Dimensions
(2016)There are many dimensions of practice in SLT with people with mental health disorders in Ireland, and based on the premise that, since communication and mental ... -
"It's really very disturbing ot me": The Social Reality and Real-Life Challenges of Living with Oro-Pharyngeal Dysphagia
(2015)This piece of research sought to explore the psychosocial experiences of oro-pharyngeal dysphagia, through means of analysing online first person, personal accounts, in an effort to improve general understanding of the ... -
Adults living with a diagnosis of ADHD or ASD: Different diagnoses, yet similar personal impacts?
(2018)The aim of this study is to provide greater insight into the phenomenon of living with ADHD and/or ASD in adulthood, as directly reported by those who experience the conditions. And, to explore how a late diagnosis, attitudes ... -
Sialorrhea in Parkinson's Disease: Prevalence, Impact and Management Strategies
(2019)Saliva plays an important part in oral health maintenance, mastication, deglutition and the start of the digestive process. It supports clear speech. Alterations to the composition and flow of saliva through hyper- or ... -
The Native Scientist project in Ireland: Promoting Heritage Languages through informal Engagements with Scientists
(2018)This project report focuses on the results of a series of heritage language STEM workshops which were run in Ireland by the organization Native Scientist. The results indicate that the workshops represent a positive ... -
The Vocabulary Richness of Children's Television in Ireland: A cross-generational comparison
(2018)This research investigates whether the vocabulary richness of children’s programming has changed over one generation, and therefore compares the programmes offered in 1992 to those offered in ... -
Accessing the voices of children who use augmentative and alternative communication: Merits and pitfalls of co-construction
(Peter Lang, 2018)Children who have severe speech impairments and who rely on augmentative and alternative communication in order to express themselves are vulnerable to being silenced, due to their difficulties in producing communication ... -
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 ... -
Towards a Better Understanding of Bilingualism: Considerations for Teachers of Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
(2018)Census figures show that more and more children in Ireland are growing up speaking two or more languages. While fluency in two languages is generally considered an asset for both children and adults, bilingualism ...
