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Professional profile of Colombian speech and language pathologists that work with elderly persons

Authors

  • Nidia Montoya Grupo Desarrollo y Discapacidad de la Comunicación Interpersonal- Estudio y Abordaje. Corporación Universitaria Iberoamericana
  • Yenny Rodríguez Universidad Pedagógica Nacional. Grupo Desarrollo y Discapacidad de la Comunicación Interpersonal- Estudio y Abordaje. Corporación Universitaria Iberoamericana
Vol. 17 (2018): Noviembre
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-4692.2018.51640

Abstract

The aim of the study was to characterize the professional profile of speech therapists who work with elderly adults in Colombia. Methodology: The study was descriptive; participants were 30 speech and language pathologists who answered a survey including items related with sociodemographic profiles, professional profiles, speech and language pathology tasks, and perceptions about the elder adults. Results: The approach to speech and language pathology practice with this population is focused on the health setting, is mainly centered on assisting patients on areas such as swallowing, language, and communication. Conclusions: The results allowed characterizing the professional profile and the speech and language pathologist’s practice with the elderly adult population. They also showed the importance of working with elderly persons based on their abilities and their communicative well-being. Also, it is necessary to conduct further studies to understand communication among elderly adults with and without disorders.

Keywords:

speech and language pathologist, professional profile, elderly people, scope of practice

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Montoya, N., & Rodríguez, Y. (2018). Professional profile of Colombian speech and language pathologists that work with elderly persons. Revista Chilena De Fonoaudiología, 17, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-4692.2018.51640
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