Speech-language pathology managers' perceptions of a videofluoroscopic swallow study eLearning programme to support training and service delivery.

Conducting and interpreting videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) is a complex, multi-dimensional task, requiring post-qualification training to develop knowledge, skill and competence. Speech-language pathology (SLP) managers must continually ensure staffs are adequately trained to deliver safe...

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Published in:International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 103 - 113
Main Authors: Taubert, Shana T., Burns, Clare L., Ward, Elizabeth C., McCarthy, Kellie A., Graham, Nicola
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Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Feb2021
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          Taubert, Shana T.
          Burns, Clare L.
          Ward, Elizabeth C.
          McCarthy, Kellie A.
          Graham, Nicola
        affil: Speech Pathology and Audiology Department, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
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          Speech-Language Pathologist Attitudes
          Fluoroscopy
          Deglutition
          Online Education
          Health Care Delivery
          Support, Psychosocial Queensland
          Public Health
          Human
          Queensland
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Content Analysis
          Workforce
          Swallowing Therapy
          Descriptive Statistics
      ab: Conducting and interpreting videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) is a complex, multi-dimensional task, requiring post-qualification training to develop knowledge, skill and competence. Speech-language pathology (SLP) managers must continually ensure staffs are adequately trained to deliver safe and effective VFSS services. However, VFSS training is resource intensive, variable in content and not consistently accessed universally. This study examined managers' perceptions of a new VFSS eLearning programme and its impact on VFSS training and service delivery. The eLearning programme incorporated theoretical and procedural aspects of VFSS, accessed free of charge by speech-language pathologists working in a large public health service in Queensland, Australia. Twenty-two SLP managers participated in semi-structured interviews, which were evaluated using inductive content analysis. Four themes were identified relating to eLearning benefits: (1) design and content facilitated widespread uptake, (2) enhanced training opportunities, (3) increased clinical skill and workforce capacity and (4) benefits and efficiencies for SLP services. A fifth theme described contextual considerations for using the programme. This study contributes information about the benefits of eLearning for delivering consistent, accessible VFSS training, in a resource-efficient manner. Managers perceived the eLearning programme as a valuable resource to supplement practical VFSS training, to ultimately support VFSS service provision.
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