The use of physical, occupational, and speech therapy is a growing trend in hospice. The purpose of this paper is to define the role of the physical, occupational, and speech therapist as part of the hospice team in the context of the various therapies’ objectives. A case study is presented and clinical implications are discussed.
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2.
Ibid.: 3-11.
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Ibid.: 6H-9.
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Ibid.: 7F-1.
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Ibid.: 7F-7.
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Moyers P: The guide to occupational therapy practice. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 1999; 53(3): 247-322.
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Gillam R, Marquardt T, Martin F: Communication Sciences and Disorders—From Science to Clinical Practice. San Diego: Singular Publishing Group, 2000: 31-32.
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Ibid.: 379.
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Sessions D, Sill R, Schwartz S: Deglutition after conservation surgery for cancer of the larynx and pharynx. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1979; 87: 173-180.
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Forbes K: Palliative care in patients with cancer of the head and neck. Clin Otolaryngo. 1997; 22: 117-122.
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Gillam R, Marquardt T, Martin F: op. cit.: 364.
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Ibid.: 376.
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Interview, Jill D’Braunstein, ST, October 19, 2000.
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American Physical Therapy Association: op. cit.: 2-8.
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Meittunen EJ, Matzke K, Sobczak SC: Identification of risk factors for a challenging ergonomic issue: The patient transfer. Journal of Healthcare Safety, Compliance & Infection Control. January 1999; 3(1): 9-19.
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