The role of speech-language pathologists in frailty: An Australian qualitative study of perceptions, practices, and opportunities.
Kasey CummingsJoanne MurrayMichael Thomas LawlessPublished in: International journal of speech-language pathology (2024)
Participants' understandings of frailty varied and highlighted the lack of education about frailty as barriers to effective service provision. Additional research is required to produce formal recommendations for SLPs regarding frailty management, which may include frailty education to SLPs and awareness of SLPs' role within the multidisciplinary team.