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Recommendations for speech-language pathologists in paediatric palliative care teams (ReSP3CT): An international modified Delphi study
International Journal of Speech Language Pathology, Vol.23(5), pp.486-496
03/09/2021
PMID: 33625295
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Abstract
Purpose: There is emerging recognition within the literature that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) have a role in the provision of paediatric palliative care (PPC). SLPs, however, experience unique challenges when working with this vulnerable young cohort of patients, their families and multidisciplinary teams. This study aims to develop practice recommendations based on best available evidence.
Method: A modified Delphi technique was utilised to develop group consensus over a series of survey rounds. Statements for voting were synthesised by critically reviewing recurring themes from previous studies, involving (i) a scoping literature review, (ii) an online survey, and (iii) interview data. Nine participants were recruited using consecutive sampling from the interview phase related to this study.
Result: Twenty-one statements were voted upon over two survey rounds (100% response rate). Agreement levels of ≥70% across all statements were reached after the first round. There was a significant correlation between rating a statement as “essential” and a strong level of agreement (p < 0.0001). Intraparticipant agreement between rounds is also reported.
Conclusion: The 21 statements form Recommendations for Speech-Language Pathologists in Paediatric Palliative Care Teams (ReSP3CT). The statements will support SLPs working within PPC to promote advocacy, professional development and enhance team involvement in this developing field.
Details
- Title
- Recommendations for speech-language pathologists in paediatric palliative care teams (ReSP3CT): An international modified Delphi study
- Creators
- Lillian Krikheli - La Trobe UniversityLindsay Brian Carey - La Trobe UniversityShane Erickson - La Trobe UniversityChrista Lynn Carey-Sargeant - University of MelbourneBernice Ann Mathisen - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Speech Language Pathology, Vol.23(5), pp.486-496
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Grant note
- The first author was supported by the Australian Government Research Training Program scholarship for the duration of this study.
- Identifiers
- 991012925553502368
- Copyright
- © 2021 The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; School of Health and Human Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article