title: Transferable skills in the field of speech language pathology.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To highlight new knowledge and technologies that support the transfer of skills generally acquired by speech language pathologists (SLPs) in academic training programs and clinical practice to involvement in the evaluation and management of individuals with disorders such as paradoxical vocal fold movement (PVFM), chronic cough, manifestations of extra-esophageal reflux (EER), esophageal dysphagia and rumination disorder.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A range of studies published in the previous year provide data to support SLP involvement in the management of some disorders, including PVFM, chronic cough, and some manifestations of EER, both as providers and as clinical resources for other health professionals. However, little research is available that describes the role of SLPs in management of esophageal dysphagia or rumination disorder.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Recent research supports the expanded role of the SLP in the interdisciplinary management of PVFM, chronic cough, manifestations of EER, esophageal dysphagia, and rumination. SLP and other health professionals involved in the care of these patients must find a balance between the practical challenges of treating individuals with increasingly complex medical issues and staying abreast of the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders.
authors.affiliation: Center for Swallowing Disorders, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA. JGaziano@health.usf.edu
authors.forename: Joy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gaziano
authors.forename: Jerrica I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Serrano
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004496:Education, Continuing; D015154:Esophageal Motility Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019959:Feeding and Eating Disorders of Childhood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D007806:Language Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013066:Speech-Language Pathology / Q000193:education; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical; D006113:United Kingdom; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation