Search Results - "Ward, Elizabeth C"

"There hasn't been a career structure to step into": a qualitative study on perceptions of allied health clinician researcher careers by Brandenburg, Caitlin, Ward, Elizabeth C

“…There are many demonstrated benefits for health service organizations engaging in research. As a result, growing numbers of clinicians are being encouraged to…”
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Delivery of Intensive Voice Therapy for Vocal Fold Nodules Via Telepractice: A Pilot Feasibility and Efficacy Study by Fu, Sherry, Theodoros, Deborah G, Ward, Elizabeth C

“…Summary Objectives This pilot study examined voice outcomes and patient perceptions after intensive voice therapy for vocal fold nodules via telepractice…”
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Adherence to a Prophylactic Swallowing Therapy Program During (Chemo) Radiotherapy: Impact of Service-Delivery Model and Patient Factors by Wall, Laurelie R., Ward, Elizabeth C., Cartmill, Bena, Hill, Anne J., Porceddu, Sandro V.

“…Intensive, prophylactic swallowing therapy programs have been developed to improve dysphagia outcomes for patients with head/neck cancer (HNC) receiving…”
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Physiological Changes to the Swallowing Mechanism Following (Chemo)radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review by Wall, Laurelie R., Ward, Elizabeth C., Cartmill, Bena, Hill, Anne J.

“…Emerging research suggests that preventative swallowing rehabilitation, undertaken before or during (chemo)radiotherapy ([C]RT), can significantly improve…”
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Intensive Versus Traditional Voice Therapy for Vocal Nodules: Perceptual, Physiological, Acoustic and Aerodynamic Changes by Fu, Sherry, Theodoros, Deborah G, Ward, Elizabeth C

“…Summary Objectives To investigate the perceptual, physiological, acoustic, and aerodynamic outcomes of patients with vocal nodules following intensive voice…”
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Home-based telehealth service for swallowing and nutrition management following head and neck cancer treatment by Collins, Annette, Burns, Clare L, Ward, Elizabeth C, Comans, Tracy, Blake, Claire, Kenny, Lizbeth, Greenup, Phil, Best, Daniel

“…Introduction Following (chemo)radiotherapy (C/RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC), patients return to hospital for regular outpatient reviews with speech…”
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Evaluation of a multisite telehealth group model for persistent pain management for rural/remote participants by Scriven, Heather, Doherty, Darren P, Ward, Elizabeth C

“…Introduction: Individuals living in rural/remote areas have recognised barriers to specialist services for persistent pain management. Although there is…”
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Carers’ Experiences of Dysphagia in People Treated for Head and Neck Cancer: A Qualitative Study by Nund, Rebecca L., Ward, Elizabeth C., Scarinci, Nerina A., Cartmill, Bena, Kuipers, Pim, Porceddu, Sandro V.

“…The implication of dysphagia for people treated nonsurgically for head and neck cancer (HNC) and its detrimental effects on functioning and quality of life has…”
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Telepharmacy for outpatients with cancer: An implementation evaluation of videoconsults compared to telephone consults using the CFIR 2.0 by Ryan, Marissa, Ward, Elizabeth C., Burns, Clare, Carrington, Christine, Cuff, Katharine, Mackinnon, Mhairi, Snoswell, Centaine L.

“…Medication history telepharmacy consults are conducted prior to patients commencing their systemic anti-cancer therapy. At the study institution, this has…”
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Office-Based Cricopharyngeus Balloon Dilation for Post Chemoirradiation Dysphagia in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients: A Pilot Study by Fong, Raymond, Sun, Nikie, Ng, Yiu-Wing, Rumbach, Anna F., Ward, Elizabeth C., Tsang, Raymond

“…Dysphagia is a common sequela post chemo/radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), with cricopharyngeal dysfunction often a contributing factor. This…”
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Impact of carbonation on neurogenic dysphagia and an exploration of the clinical predictors of a response to carbonation by Turkington, Leisa, Ward, Elizabeth C., Farrell, Anna, Porter, Linda, Wall, Laurelie R.

“…Background The need for effective compensatory strategies in neurogenic dysphagia management has led to the exploration of sensory enhancement strategies…”
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Examining user perceptions of SwallowIT: A pilot study of a new telepractice application for delivering intensive swallowing therapy to head and neck cancer patients by Wall, Laurelie R, Ward, Elizabeth C, Cartmill, Bena, Hill, Anne J, Porceddu, Sandro V

“…Consumer feedback and end-user perceptions provide important information regarding the clinical acceptability of new telepractice systems. This pilot…”
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Establishing a Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Clinical Pathway: An Implementation Evaluation and Audit of Dysphagia-Related Services and Outcomes by Messing, Barbara Pisano, Ward, Elizabeth C., Lazarus, Cathy, Ryniak, Keri, Kim, Melissa, Silinonte, Jessica, Gold, Dorothy, Thompson, Carol B., Pitman, Karen T., Blanco, Ray, Sobel, Ryan, Harrer, Karen, Ulmer, Karen, Neuner, Geoffrey, Patel, Kruti, Tang, Mei, Lee, Gregory

“…Head and neck cancer (HNC) guidelines recommend regular multidisciplinary team (MDT) monitoring and early intervention to optimize dysphagia outcomes; however,…”
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Impact of thermo‐tactile stimulation on the speed and efficiency of swallowing: a systematic review by Schwarz, Maria, Ward, Elizabeth C., Ross, Jane, Semciw, Adam

“…Background A delayed or absent swallow reflex is common in dysphagia and can have a significant impact on swallow safety. Recent clinical practice survey data…”
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A prospective examination of mask anxiety during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer and patient perceptions of management strategies by Nixon, Jodie L., Brown, Bena, Pigott, Amanda E., Turner, Jane, Brown, Elizabeth, Bernard, Anne, Wall, Laurelie R., Ward, Elizabeth C., Porceddu, Sandro V.

“…Introduction Distress related to wearing an immobilisation mask for radiotherapy treatment (RT) is a common experience for the person undergoing RT for head…”
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Evaluating the Use of Telepractice for Bottle-Feeding Assessments by Raatz, Madeline, Ward, Elizabeth C., Marshall, Jeanne, Burns, Clare L.

“…There is currently limited evidence supporting the use of telepractice to conduct bottle-feeding assessments. This study aimed to investigate the inter-rater…”
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Exploring the prevalence and experience of mask anxiety for the person with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy by Nixon, Jodie L., Cartmill, Bena, Turner, Jane, Pigott, Amanda E., Brown, Elizabeth, Wall, Laurelie R., Ward, Elizabeth C., Porceddu, Sandro V.

“…Introduction While use of a thermoplastic mask during radiotherapy (RT) treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) is an essential component of safe patient…”
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Dysphagia after chemo‐radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer: A scoping review by Fong, Raymond, Ward, Elizabeth C., Rumbach, Anna F.

“…Objective Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) has distinct characteristics regarding its global prevalence, initial presentation, management and patient outcomes…”
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Impact of dysphagia severity on clinical decision making via telerehabilitation by Ward, Elizabeth C, Burns, Clare L, Theodoros, Deborah G, Russell, Trevor G

“…Recent research supports the proposal that valid and reliable clinical swallow examinations (CSEs) can be conducted via telerehabilitation. However, no studies…”
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Conducting Real-Time Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study via Telepractice: A Preliminary Feasibility and Reliability Study by Burns, Clare L., Ward, Elizabeth C., Hill, Anne J., Phillips, Nick, Porter, Linda

“…A small number of studies have examined the feasibility of conducting videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) via telepractice. While the results have…”
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