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Emerging professional practices focusing on reducing inequity in speech-language therapy and audiology: a scoping review.

Kristen AbrahamsRizwana MallickAmeer Steven-Jorg HohlfeldThiani PillayTamzyn SulaimanHarsha Kathard
Published in: International journal for equity in health (2023)
Over the last eight years, the A/SLT professions are increasingly developing emerging practices to advance equity by engaging with marginalised communities. However, the professions have a long way to go to achieve equitable practice. The decolonial lens acknowledges the impact and influence of colonisation and coloniality in shaping inequity. Using this lens, we argue for the need to consider communication as a key aspect of health necessary to achieve health equity.
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