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Communication
 — the role of the speech and language therapist in Parkinson's disease
Author(s)Mervyn Dent, Joanna Davies, Vaughan Pearce
Journal titleGeriatric Medicine, vol 29, no 4, April 1999
Pagespp 32-34
KeywordsParkinson's disease ; Feeding capacity ; Speech therapy.
Annotation50% of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients experience difficulties with swallowing (dysphagia) and communication, and these can be due to a number of factors. Both one-to-one and group therapy have been shown to bring about sustained improvement in communication and social functions. The authors explain why referral to a speech and language therapist has the potential to improve the quality of life of patients with PD and their family carers. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-990527003 A
ClassmarkCR6: CA4: BW:LO

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