South African speech-language therapists’ practices regarding feeding tube placement in people with advanced dementia
Background: Studies related to tube feeding in people with dementia (PWD) remain a contested topic, neglecting the importance of speech-language therapists’ (SLTs) role in dysphagia management. Furthermore, SLT practices and beliefs regarding tube feeding in people with advanced dementia in an upper...
Main Authors: | Mariaan Cloete, Esedra Krüger, Jeannie van der Linde, Marien A. Graham, Sarveshvari B. Pillay |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2022-12-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Communication Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://sajcd.org.za/index.php/sajcd/article/view/927 |
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