Speech Pathology Services to Children With Cancer and Nonmalignant Hematological Disorders

摘要: Children with cancer and nonmalignant hematological disorders may require speech pathology (SP) support; however, limited evidence is available describing prevalence severity of swallowing/feeding communication impairments in this population. A retrospective chart review 70 children referred to SP at the newly formed Queensland Children's Cancer Centre was conducted describe dysfunction, association between impairment, oncology hematology diagnosis, service utilization (time occasions service). Swallowing/feeding were most commonly observed initial assessment (58.6%). central nervous system tumors (P = .03) disorder had significantly higher rates feeding impairment than other diagnostic groups. highest oral phase .01) pharyngeal dysphagia (swallowing disorder). No significant difference found groups for intensity delivery. Prospective research required examine disorders, a more established clinic, investigate interactions treatment dysfunction.