A survey study of resistance to discharge from speech-language therapy.
A survey was designed to investigate the previously unaddressed issue of resistance to discharge from speech therapy. One hundred and eighty-seven speech-language clinicians in clinical and hospital settings were sent a questionnaire based on research from the medical profession indicating that patients may become overly dependent on their physicians. Eighty-six percent of 159 usable respondents reported their clients resisted discharge. Many speech-language pathologists suggested techniques they have used to manage such clients.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003142:Communication; D003858:Dependency, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007808:Language Therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010351:Patient Discharge; D012803:Sick Role; D013070:Speech Therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires