SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Research for speech-language pathology

Papers a speech-language pathologist can act on — aphasia, dysphagia, developmental language, fluency, voice and augmentative communication — read in full and summarised plainly.

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• SLPRNOther2019Effectiveness of an intervention with mothers to stimulate children under two years.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemAfter five-hour workshops, mothers of children under two at risk for development answered more questions correctly on a 22-item child stimulation test. Only maternal knowledge was measured, not child outcomes, and there was no control group.
• PTOTSLPCohort2020Frailty and Neurocognitive Impairment: Impacts on Quality of Life in HIV.The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANACFrailty, but not cognitive impairment, was linked to lower quality of life in people with HIV. Frail participants had significantly worse physical and mental health scores than robust ones. This association was specific to the HIV-positive group, suggesting frailty screening is vital for this population.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2020A new conceptual model of experiences of aging in place in the United States: Results of a systematic review and meta-ethnography of qualitative studies.International journal of nursing studiesAging in place is an active negotiation, not passive residence. Older adults balance threats to identity, connection, and home against their agency. Without resources, staying put can mean isolation, loss of dignity, and unsafe conditions rather than preferred independence.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2020Effect of Age on Longitudinal Changes in Symptoms, Function, and Outcome in the First Year After Mild-Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury.The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience NursesOlder adults with mild-moderate brain injury report more balance and coordination problems and worse physical health than younger adults in the first year. They also have higher risk of repeat falls. Screen for these specific issues and refer to balance programs.
• PTOTSLPOther2020Social Participation of Older Adults: A Concept Analysis.International journal of community based nursing and midwiferySocial participation for older adults requires active engagement in community activities, interaction with others, resource sharing, and personal satisfaction. It is distinct from social support or networks. Nurses and therapists can use this definition to identify patients who are isolated versus those who simply have low activity levels.
• SLPRNNarrative Review2020Nursing Home-Associated Pneumonia, Part II: Etiology and Treatment.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationNursing home pneumonia is most often caused by S pneumoniae; resistant organisms were infrequently identified overall. If swallowing is safe, oral treatment is reasonable, with close monitoring and a day 2 to 3 review.
• PTOTSLPSurvey2020Omission of nursing care in hospitalization units.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemNurses and technicians reported omitting basic care frequently, especially getting patients out of bed, walking them three times daily, joining team meetings, and teaching families for discharge. Staff shortages and sudden patient surges were the main reasons.
• SLPSystematic Review2020Constraint-induced aphasia therapy for patients with aphasia: A systematic review.International journal of nursing sciencesConstraint-induced aphasia therapy did not clearly beat usual speech therapy on naming tests or Aachen scores. Western Aphasia Battery total and naming improved, but results were mixed and based on small trials.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2021Efficacy of Mobile Health for Self-management of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Theory-Guided Systematic Review.The Journal of cardiovascular nursingMobile health tools for heart and diabetes risks showed mixed results. Some studies lowered blood sugar and blood pressure, while others found no difference from usual care. Engagement often dropped over time, and effects varied by the specific condition and tool used.
• PTOTSLPRNSurvey2021Comorbid Conditions, Mental Health and Cognitive Functions in Adults with Fibromyalgia.Western journal of nursing researchPeople with fibromyalgia in their 50s reported the most comorbid conditions and worse sensory symptoms. Those in their 70s reported the best self-rated cognitive function and least severe anxiety. Age shapes the symptom profile but does not predict pain severity.
• PTOTSLPRNNarrative Review2021Important perioperative factors, guidelines and outcomes in the management of hip fracture.Journal of perioperative practiceThis review summarises perioperative care for hip fracture patients. It highlights the need for early surgery, prompt mobilisation, and awareness of physical and psychosocial complications. It notes that current risk prediction tools do not yet account for social factors.
• SLPRNRCT2020Effect of Tactile Experience During Preterm Infant Feeding on Clinical Outcomes.Nursing researchThe assigned tactile feeding package did not shorten time to first oral, full oral, or discharge. But touch during over 25% of early gavage feedings was linked to faster full oral feeding: 38 versus 18 days.
• SLPRNOther2021Testing influences of APOE and BDNF genes and heart failure on cognitive function.Heart & lung : the journal of critical careHeart failure was associated with worse attention, language and executive function, but not memory, after age, education, gender, comorbidities and genes were considered. In the small heart failure group, APOE ε4 was associated with worse memory.
• OTSLPQualitative2020Multi-cultural perspectives on group singing among diverse older adults.Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Diverse older adults described group singing as "feeling good," helping them reconnect with cultural roots and find their voice. They reported improved memory and breathing, but these were subjective experiences, not measured clinical outcomes.
• SLPSurvey2021Prevalence of Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Conditions in U.S. Children with Tobacco Smoke Exposure.Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & PractitionersU.S. children aged 6–11 years who lived with a smoker, even if smoking was outside the home, were more likely to have reported anxiety, depression, ADHD, conduct problems, learning disability, and, with indoor smoking, speech or language disorder.
• SLPRNSystematic Review2020Feeding Behaviors in Infants With Prenatal Opioid Exposure: An Integrative Review.Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal NursesFull-term infants with prenatal opioid exposure often had fussing, crying, higher arousal, disrupted feeding, and swallows without breathing, but sucking findings were inconsistent across four small studies.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2020Risk Factors, Presentation, and Course of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in a Large, Academic Long-Term Care Facility.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationIn a large nursing home, 45.5% of residents who tested positive for COVID-19 had no symptoms at diagnosis. Male sex, bowel incontinence, and staff living in high-prevalence communities were linked to infection, while 30.1% of infected residents died.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2020Predicting hospital outcomes with the reported edmonton frail scale-Thai version in orthopaedic older patients.Journal of clinical nursingPreoperative frailty screening with the REFS-Thai predicted postoperative complications and delirium better than standard medical assessments in older orthopaedic patients. Frail patients had higher odds of complications and longer stays, while apparent frailty also predicted delirium.
• SLPQualitative2020Dilemmas With Restrictive Visiting Policies in Dutch Nursing Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Analysis of an Open-Ended Questionnaire With Elderly Care Physicians.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationPhysicians reported that nursing home visiting restrictions created dilemmas between infection control and quality of life, with loneliness, reduced intake, agitation, missed goodbyes and video calls failing for residents with communication or cognitive impairment.
• OTSLPRNSystematic Review2021Nutrition and hydration for people living with dementia near the end of life: A qualitative systematic review.Journal of advanced nursingFamilies and staff found feeding decisions in advanced dementia ethically hard. Tube feeding was often seen as prolonging life or protecting rights, despite evidence it does not work. Comfort-focused eating, texture changes, routines, and knowing preferences were reported as supports.
• PTOTSLPRNRCT2021Application of enhanced recovery after surgery in total knee arthroplasty in patients with haemophilia A: A pilot study.Nursing openPatients with haemophilia A recovering from knee replacement had shorter hospital stays, less pain, and better joint function scores when receiving enhanced recovery protocols compared to routine nursing.
• PTOTSLPSystematic Review2021A Scoping Review: Family and Child Perspectives of Clinic-Based Obesity Treatment.Journal of pediatric nursingFamilies reported that generic advice and inconvenient clinic logistics drove dropout, while specific meal plans, tailored exercise guidance, and support between visits helped them stay engaged. Mothers' perspectives dominated the data, with little input from fathers or children.
• PTOTSLPRNSurvey2020Factors Affecting Quality of Life Among the Elderly in Long-Term Care Hospitals.The journal of nursing research : JNRDepression and care dependency were the strongest links to lower quality of life in 202 elderly inpatients. Nurse-patient interaction scores did not predict quality of life. Family visits and cognitive status also correlated with well-being in this convenience sample.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2021Social Connection in Long-Term Care Homes: A Scoping Review of Published Research on the Mental Health Impacts and Potential Strategies During COVID-19.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationAcross long-term care home studies, better social connection was commonly linked with less depression, better mood and fewer responsive behaviors, but evidence was uneven and mostly observational. Twelve low-cost strategies were identified, not proven.
• SLPRCT2021Effects of creative expression program on the event-related potential and task reaction time of elderly with mild cognitive impairment.International journal of nursing sciencesOlder adults with mild cognitive impairment who joined a 16-week creative storytelling group had faster brain-wave response times and button reaction times than controls. Brain-wave signal strength did not differ.
• SLPRNCohort2021Oral health matters in cognitive impaired aged residents in geriatric care facilities: A cross-sectional survey.Nursing openIn 657 Shanghai geriatric residents, those with cognitive impairment had worse oral health than those without. Only 9.9% had received an oral health assessment, and 26.3% received oral care.
• PTOTSLPRNCohort2021Appropriateness of Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Transfer: A Multicenter Study of Medicare ACO Beneficiaries.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationOnly 31.4% of LTACH transfers were clinically appropriate. Most inappropriate transfers involved wound care or IV infusions manageable in skilled nursing facilities. Current Medicare payment criteria poorly distinguish appropriate cases, though stricter ICU stay requirements improve identification.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2021Post-treatment head and neck cancer survivors' approaches to self-management: A qualitative study.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing SocietyAfter treatment, head and neck cancer survivors managed symptoms in three fluid ways: building routines, accepting what could not be changed, or acting only when symptoms appeared. Their choice depended on the problem, certainty about cause, and daily burden.
• PTOTSLPQualitative2021Exploring a Nursing Home-Specific, Interdisciplinary, Function-Focused, Communicative Framework Based on Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation.The journal of nursing research : JNRNursing home staff described SBAR communication as a way to share subtle functional changes, such as walking difficulties or eating problems. Nurses acted as the central hub, receiving most referrals to assess medical needs before directing care to therapists or support staff.
• OTSLPRNSystematic Review2021Telemedicine and Dementia Care: A Systematic Review of Barriers and Facilitators.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationVideo dementia care was feasible and often acceptable, but home use relied on care partners, staff, and equipment; hearing and vision problems were common barriers, and no included study adapted technology for them.
• SLPSurvey2021COVID Challenges and Adaptations Among Home-Based Primary Care Practices: Lessons for an Ongoing Pandemic from a National Survey.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationMost home-based primary care practices reported strain, PPE and supply shortages, and shifts to telephone or video visits. Patient access was harder because of fear, dementia, hearing needs, and unfamiliar technology.
• PTOTSLPRCT2021Patients' Adaptations After Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Qualitative Study.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care NursesMany ARDS survivors used assistive devices, family help, and self-directed exercise, but most still had unresolved problems. Few sought more therapy after services ended, so ask what they are already trying.
• SLPSurvey2021Duration of night sleep and cognitive performance of community older adults.Revista latino-americana de enfermagemSleeping more did not mean better thinking for these older adults. While total sleep length showed no link to overall cognitive scores, those who slept the longest had lower verbal fluency scores than those who slept less. Education level was the strongest predictor of cognition.
• SLPRNOther2021Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Head and Neck Information Needs Questionnaire for patients with head and neck cancer and their caregivers.International journal of nursing sciencesIn 207 patients and 174 caregivers, a Chinese questionnaire asking what information head and neck cancer patients and caregivers need was understandable and scored consistently. It is not evidence that using it improves care.
• PTOTSLPCohort2021Incident Impaired Cognitive Function in Sarcopenic Obesity: Data From the National Health and Aging Trends Survey.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationOlder adults with low grip strength, with or without obesity, were at significantly higher risk of developing impaired cognitive function over 8 years. Obesity alone did not increase this risk, suggesting muscle weakness is the primary driver of cognitive decline in this population.
• SLPOther2020Care Staff Perspectives on Using Mobile Technology to Support Communication in Long-Term Care: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR nursingLong-term care staff rated possible mobile app uses as most useful for assessing needs, music for mood, pictures and symbols for communication, and translation for language barriers. No resident outcomes were tested.
• SLPCohort2021Improvement of Autism Symptoms After Comprehensive Intensive Early Interventions in Community Settings.Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses AssociationThe ADOS severity score did not improve more in children receiving an intensive home and preschool autism programme. ADOS total scores fell, but the study was not randomised and cannot show which parts of the bundle caused this.
• SLPOtherSupported Communication Video Training for the Nursing Department in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital.Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation NursesA 10-minute online aphasia communication video improved nursing staff's self-reported confidence and knowledge right after training. It did not show better patient care, and no follow-up or comparison group was included.
• SLPRNSurvey2022Translation of the Chinese version of the Self-Care for Aspiration Pneumonia Prevention Scale and its validation among Chinese community dwelling elderly with risk of dysphasia.Nursing openA translated self-care questionnaire for older adults at risk of swallowing problems gave consistent scores in 430 people. Their average score was 64.41 on a 21 to 105 point range. This was moderate self-care for preventing aspiration pneumonia.
• SLPRNQualitative2021How children with autism spectrum disorder perceive themselves: A narrative research.Japan journal of nursing science : JJNSNine boys with autism or suspected autism described wanting to share feelings, feeling sad when others did not understand them, and some built friendships through shared words, games, maps or interests.
• SLPRNSurvey2021Deaf adults at higher risk for severe illness: COVID-19 information preference and perceived health consequences.Patient education and counselingDeaf and hard-of-hearing ASL users with medical conditions mostly used Internet text, TV, or family for COVID-19 information, not providers. Older age and identifying as a person of color were linked to higher perceived risk.
• SLPSurvey2021The social impact of COVID-19 as perceived by the employees of a UK mental health service.International journal of mental health nursingMental health staff reported that pandemic safety measures, especially masks and distancing, impaired communication and empathy with patients. Most believed these restrictions reduced service user well-being and increased social isolation, affecting their confidence in providing care.
• OTSLPMeta-Analysis2021Effectiveness of Brain Gaming in Older Adults With Cognitive Impairments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of the American Medical Directors AssociationBrain games did not improve cognitive function, memory, daily activities, or quality of life in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia. The trials varied widely, so this does not prove all brain games are ineffective.
• PTOTSLPRNQualitative2022Can sharing clinic notes improve communication and promote self-management? A qualitative study of patients with COPD.Patient education and counselingPatients with COPD reported that reading their clinic notes helped them remember care plans, understand their role in self-management, and feel listened to. However, medical jargon, abbreviations, and errors in the notes caused confusion or anxiety, limiting their usefulness.
• SLPRNRCT2021VidaTalk™ patient communication application "opened up" communication between nonvocal ICU patients and their family.Intensive & critical care nursingFamily members of nonvocal ICU patients said a tablet with a speech-generating app, added to standard hospital tablet apps, opened two-way conversation, helped patients express needs and feelings, and made talk less difficult. Weakness or sedation often stopped use.
• PTOTSLPRNSystematic Review2022A systematic review of the qualitative literature on older individuals' experiences of care and well-being during physical rehabilitation for acquired brain injury.Journal of advanced nursingOlder adults after brain injury described wanting more frequent physiotherapy, family involvement, respectful communication, and choices in discharge. Creative activities and feeling autonomous were linked with well-being. These are experiences, not proof of effect.
• SLPRNPilot2021Psycholinguistic Screening for Cognitive Decline in Cancer Survivors: A Feasibility Study.Oncology nursing forumSpeech analysis was feasible in 13 men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer, but it did not show stable relationships with cognitive tests or self-report, so it is not ready to change care.
• SLPSystematic Review2021The impact of intellectual disability nurse specialists in the United Kingdom and Eire Ireland: An integrative review.Nursing openIntellectual disability nurse specialists were reported to support person-centred care by improving communication, making hospital adjustments, coordinating discharge, and educating families. Eight small studies described these processes, not proven outcomes.
• SLPSurvey2022Dehydration in the nursing home: Recognition and interventions taken by Dutch nursing staff.Journal of advanced nursingDutch nursing home RNs and CNAs linked most dehydration signs to dehydration, observed them themselves, and usually told the physician or advanced nurse practitioner. They were less likely to link high pulse or low blood pressure.
• SLPRNSystematic Review2021Symptom Clusters in Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Model.Seminars in oncology nursingStudies found head and neck cancer patients often had symptom clusters: pain with fatigue and appetite loss, dry mouth with swallowing and mouth sores, and nausea with vomiting. Names varied, but these patterns can guide assessment.