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Research seminar – Speech and Language Therapy – Birmingham City University

Everyone is welcome to attend the research seminar below organised by the Department of Speech and Language Therapy and Rehabilitation at Birmingham City University. The seminar is free and open to everyone (including students and the general public, no need to book). For practical information (year programme, venue, travel, parking, mailing list etc.) please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/allied-and-public-health-professions/departments/speech-and-language-therapy/research-seminars.

What do parents of children with dysphagia think about their Multi-Disciplinary Team?

Speaker: Emma Cowpe (Royal Free Hospital, London)
Venue: Seacole 351
Date: 8 March, 3-4 pm

Abstract: This study was completed to seek the experiences and perspectives of parents caring for children with dysphagia, with an emphasis on their experiences working within their child’s MDT.  Data was collected through face-to-face interviews with 14 participants via semi-structured questionnaire, and analysed qualitatively.  All participants expressed a desire to be involved with the MDT; they identified factors which they felt had facilitated and inhibited collaboration, and described their responses to the barriers they faced. Reflecting on times when collaboration had not occurred, participants described a negative impact on the wellbeing and quality of life of their child and family.

We look forward to seeing you!

Christel

Christel de Bruijn, PhD
Senior Lecturer and Department Lead for Research Development
Department of Speech and Language Therapy and Rehabilitation

School of Health Sciences
Birmingham City University (City South Campus)
Seacole West 1/007, Westbourne Road
Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TN

UK

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