Bridging Voice and Swallowing: A Qualitative Study on Speech-Language Pathologist Perspectives of Integrated Therapy
Although SLPs recognize the overlap between voice and swallowing, systemic, educational, and policy-level barriers limited consistent integration. Addressing these challenges through training reform, institutional support, and stronger research-practice collaboration may enhance access to comprehensive care for patients with co-occurring disorders.
Authors
- Kathryn Genoa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9988-0404)
- Jeff P. Searl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4442-1208)
- Adrián Castillo‐Allendes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9511-6203)
- Thea Knowles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3683-2373)
- Eric J. Hunter
- Megan Hodgman
Institutions
- Brigham Young University (US)
- University of Iowa (US)
- Michigan State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
- Published
- 2025-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1044/2025_ajslp-25-00217
- Primary Topic
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00