Communication support in care homes for older adults: Views and reported practices of speech and language therapists and care home activities staff in the UK
Lydia Davis,
Nicola Botting,
Madeline Cruice
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundSpeech and language therapists (SLTs) and care home activities staff play key roles in managing and supporting the communication needs of older residents in care homes. However, the current practice and perspectives of these two professions in the United Kingdom has not been examined.AimsTo investigate the practice patterns and views of SLTs and activities staff working in UK care homes for older adults in relation to residents’ communication needs.Methods and ProceduresTwo online surveys, with 63 qu… Show more
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