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Table 2. Literature review results Year Author Source

Type

Region Key points

Evaluation rating

Speech-language pathology specific literature

24:A

Mixed method study

Australia Aims to understand clinical choices of speech- language pathologists working with older

Speech, Language and Hearing

2019 Bennett, Young, & Cartwright

adults via survey, and their capacity to provide interprofessional, evidence-based care. More support for interprofessional team work is needed to facilitate best SLP practice. Interprofessional practice in education is needed. broadened to include aged care speech-language pathologists. Limited sample of 145 speech- language pathologists. Did not investigate reasons for disparity between espoused and enacted clinical values.

24:A

Mixed method survey

Australia Scope of practice and supports need to be

International Journal of Speech-

2019 Bennett,

Cartwright, & Young

Language Pathology

22:B

Case discussion

America Person-centred SLP care in RACFs using Montessori principles. American aged-care system differs from Australia which may impact generalisation.

Seminars in Speech and Language

2018 Douglas, Brush, & Bourgeois

Literature review

SLP role in palliative care. Clinician support and clinical guidelines are needed.

24:A

International Journal of Speech-

2017 Chahda, Mathisen, & Carey

Language Pathology

24:B

America Elderspeak is very common in staff-resident

Analysis of language and communicative interactions

Journal of Gerontological Nursing

2017 Williams, Shaw,

interactions in RACF. 80 video recordings analysed from a small sample of RACFs and residents. American setting.

Lee, Kim, Dinneen, Turk, Jao, & Liu

24:A

Mixed method study

Australia Communication management in RACFs was

International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders

2016 Bennett, Ward, & Scarinci

limited compared to resident needs. 14 residents, 29 staff. May not represent the culture of other RACFs.

24:A

Mixed method study

Australia For mealtime management in RACFs, SLP recommendations are mostly not followed. Resident choice of meal location limited observation of socialisation.

International Journal of Speech-

2015 Bennett, Ward, & Scarinci

Language Pathology

24:A

Qualitative study

Australia There are barriers to delivery of SLP

Journal of Clinical Practice

2015b Bennett, Ward,

communication services in RACF. Only 10 participants.

in Speech- Language Pathology

Scarinci, & Waite

24:A

Ageing & Society

Qualitative study

Australia RACF staff perceptions held across disciplines (rewarding but challenging work, staff attitudes

2015a Bennett, Ward,

impact resident QOL, greater professional development needed, should be seen as a specialty field). Only 1 speech-language pathologist and no doctors included.

Scarinci, & Waite

24:A

Case study analyses.

Australia SLP role in end-of-life dementia care. Speech- language pathologists can make a contribution to QOL through dysphagia and communication knowledge.

2015 Smith & Kenny

Journal of Clinical Practice

in Speech- Language Pathology

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