Is the speech-language pathology profession prepared for an ageing population? An Australian survey

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Bennett, Michelle, Cartwright, Jade and Young, Jessica. (2019). Is the speech-language pathology profession prepared for an ageing population? An Australian survey. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. 21(2), pp. 153 - 162. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2017.1413135
AuthorsBennett, Michelle, Cartwright, Jade and Young, Jessica
Abstract

Purpose: This study profiled the demographic characteristics and practice patterns of speech-language pathologists working with older Australians to inform future workforce planning and service development in response to an ageing population and aged care sector reform. Method: Data were collected through snowball distribution of an online survey comprising six sections: demographic details; caseload and service delivery practices, degree of inter-professional practice; engagement with professional development and support; and assessment and management of swallowing, mealtime and communication difficulties. All data were analysed using descriptive statistics and chi-square to determine the independence of key variables. Result: Data from 145 speech-language pathologists highlight the need for increased numbers of clinicians working outside of metropolitan areas and greater workforce diversity, along with increased incentive, supervision and inter-professional support for new graduate and early career clinicians considering working outside of hospital settings. To ensure evidence-based practice, further research into the validity of current assessment and intervention methods used across aged care settings is needed. Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for an extended scope of practice and improved models of support for speech-language pathologists working with older people to better respond to the needs of an ageing population and on-going aged care sector reform.

Keywordsaged care; speech-language pathology; evidence-based practice (EBP)
Year2019
JournalInternational Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
Journal citation21 (2), pp. 153 - 162
PublisherTaylor & Francis
ISSN1754-9515
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2017.1413135
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85038397032
Page range153 - 162
Research GroupSchool of Allied Health
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Place of publicationUnited Kingdom
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