Professor Elizabeth Ward
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Elizabeth Ward

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Background

Prof Ward's research program has focused on adult acute services, including head and neck cancer management, critical care, and general dysphagia management. She conducts research into improving services, evaluating new models of care and new workforce models, digital service delivery models eg., telehealth, as well as clinical training models eg., simulation. Liz is also engaged in exploring the role and benefits of the clinician-researcher workforce within health services.

Prof Ward currently holds a joint position as the Director of the Centre for Functioning and Health (CFAHR), in Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, and, Conjoint Professor with the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. Her research has a clinical focus with particular emphasis on projects designed to improve patient outcomes within health services. She has published extensively with over 450 publications to date and has a track record of competitive grant funding across a number of research fields. Liz has been awarded multiple UQ teaching awards and has supervised >40 students to successful completion of their research higher degree. In 2014 Liz was awarded the title of Fellow of Speech Pathology Australia in recognition of her contributions to the profession.

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Fields of research

Allied health and rehabilitation science Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Clinical sciences Curriculum and pedagogy Education Medicine, nursing and health curriculum and pedagogy

Qualifications

  • Bachelor, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
  • Postgraduate Diploma, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Telehealth

    Assessment and treatment of dysphagia, neurogenic communication disorders, management of head and neck cancer.

  • Speech and swallowing disorders

    Management of speech and swallowing disorders in clinical populations including head and neck cancer, critical care populations (including tracheostomy management) and degenerative disorders.

  • Models of student and professional training

    Including the use of simulation technology for clinical skills development.

Research impacts

As Prof Ward's research is primarily clinically based, her work has great impact on clinical service provision within the field of speech pathology, enhancing the evidence base on swallowing and communication disorders within a variety of clinical populations, the assessment and treatment techniques used, and new models of care. Specifically her research into telepractice has led to a number of new service models implementated within Queensland Health and internationally. Her work in simulation (simulated learning) has contributed to changes in undergraduate training nationally and internationally.

Search Professor Elizabeth Ward’s works on UQ eSpace

462 works between 1995 and 2025
All (462) Journal Article (333) Book Chapter (53) Conference Publication (70) Book (3) Other Outputs (2) Edited Outputs (1)

181 - 200 of 462 works

2017

Journal Article

Randomized controlled trial of a multisite speech pathology telepractice service providing swallowing and communication intervention to patients with head and neck cancer: evaluation of service outcomes

Burns, Clare L., Ward, Elizabeth C., Hill, Anne J., Kularatna, Sanjeewa, Byrnes, Joshua and Kenny, Lizbeth M. (2017). Randomized controlled trial of a multisite speech pathology telepractice service providing swallowing and communication intervention to patients with head and neck cancer: evaluation of service outcomes. Head and Neck, 39 (5), 932-939. doi: 10.1002/hed.24706

Randomized controlled trial of a multisite speech pathology telepractice service providing swallowing and communication intervention to patients with head and neck cancer: evaluation of service outcomes

2017

Journal Article

Prophylactic swallow therapy for patients with head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiotherapy: a randomized trial

Messing, Barbara Pisano, Ward, Elizabeth C., Lazarus, Cathy L., Kim, Melissa, Zhou, Xian, Silinonte, Jessica, Gold, Dorothy, Harrer, Karen, Ulmer, Karen, Merritt, Samantha, Neuner, Geoffrey, Levine, Marshall, Blanco, Ray, Saunders, John and Califano, Joseph (2017). Prophylactic swallow therapy for patients with head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiotherapy: a randomized trial. Dysphagia, 32 (4), 487-500. doi: 10.1007/s00455-017-9790-6

Prophylactic swallow therapy for patients with head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiotherapy: a randomized trial

2017

Journal Article

Voice rehabilitation after laryngeal cancer: associated effects on psychological well-being

Bergstrom, Liza, Ward, Elizabeth C. and Finizia, Caterina (2017). Voice rehabilitation after laryngeal cancer: associated effects on psychological well-being. Supportive Care in Cancer, 25 (9), 1-8. doi: 10.1007/s00520-017-3676-x

Voice rehabilitation after laryngeal cancer: associated effects on psychological well-being

2017

Journal Article

Application of telepractice for head and neck cancer management: a review of speech language pathology service models

Ward, Elizabeth C., Wall, Laurelie R., Burns, Clare L, Cartmill, Bena and Hill, Anne J. (2017). Application of telepractice for head and neck cancer management: a review of speech language pathology service models. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 25 (3), 169-174. doi: 10.1097/MOO.0000000000000357

Application of telepractice for head and neck cancer management: a review of speech language pathology service models

2017

Journal Article

Allied health research positions: a qualitative evaluation of their impact

Wenke, Rachel J., Ward, Elizabeth C., Hickman, Ingrid, Hulcombe, Julie, Phillips, Rachel and Mickan, Sharon (2017). Allied health research positions: a qualitative evaluation of their impact. Health Research Policy and Systems, 15 (1) 6, 6. doi: 10.1186/s12961-016-0166-4

Allied health research positions: a qualitative evaluation of their impact

2017

Journal Article

Intensive swallowing and orofacial contracture rehabilitation after severe burn: a pilot study and literature review

Clayton, Nicola A., Ward, Elizabeth C. and Maitz, Peter K. (2017). Intensive swallowing and orofacial contracture rehabilitation after severe burn: a pilot study and literature review. Burns, 43 (1), e7-e17. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2016.07.006

Intensive swallowing and orofacial contracture rehabilitation after severe burn: a pilot study and literature review

2017

Journal Article

Evaluation of a Professional Development Model for Enhancing Knowledge, Skill and Confidence in Dysphagia Management

Mustaffa Kamal, Rahayu, Ward, Elizabeth Celeste and Cornwell, Petrea Lee (2017). Evaluation of a Professional Development Model for Enhancing Knowledge, Skill and Confidence in Dysphagia Management. Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia, 15 (1), 41-50. doi: 10.17576/jskm-2017-1501-06

Evaluation of a Professional Development Model for Enhancing Knowledge, Skill and Confidence in Dysphagia Management

2017

Journal Article

Pretreatment factors associated with functional oral intake and feeding tube use at 1 and 6 months post-radiotherapy (+/− chemotherapy) for head and neck cancer

Barnhart, Molly K., Ward, Elizabeth C., Cartmill, Bena, Robinson, Rachelle A., Simms, Virginia A., Chandler, Sophie J., Wurth, Elea T. and Smee, Robert I. (2017). Pretreatment factors associated with functional oral intake and feeding tube use at 1 and 6 months post-radiotherapy (+/− chemotherapy) for head and neck cancer. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 274 (1), 507-516. doi: 10.1007/s00405-016-4241-9

Pretreatment factors associated with functional oral intake and feeding tube use at 1 and 6 months post-radiotherapy (+/− chemotherapy) for head and neck cancer

2017

Journal Article

Patterns of dysphagia and acute toxicities in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing helical IMRT ± concurrent chemotherapy

Moroney, Laura B., Helios, Jennifer, Ward, Elizabeth C., Crombie, Jane, Wockner, Leesa F., Burns, Clare L., Spurgin, Ann-Louise, Blake, Claire, Kenny, Lizbeth and Hughes, Brett G. M. (2017). Patterns of dysphagia and acute toxicities in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing helical IMRT ± concurrent chemotherapy. Oral Oncology, 64, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2016.11.009

Patterns of dysphagia and acute toxicities in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing helical IMRT ± concurrent chemotherapy

2016

Journal Article

Computer literacy and health locus of control as determinants for readiness and acceptability of telepractice in a head and neck cancer population

Cartmill, Bena, Wall, Laurelie R., Ward, Elizabeth C., Hill, Anne J. and Porceddu, Sandro V. (2016). Computer literacy and health locus of control as determinants for readiness and acceptability of telepractice in a head and neck cancer population. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 8 (2), 49-60. doi: 10.5195/ijt.2016.6203

Computer literacy and health locus of control as determinants for readiness and acceptability of telepractice in a head and neck cancer population

2016

Journal Article

Adherence to a prophylactic swallowing therapy program during (chemo) radiotherapy: impact of service-delivery model and patient factors

Wall, Laurelie R., Ward, Elizabeth C., Cartmill, Bena, Hill, Anne J. and Porceddu, Sandro V. (2016). Adherence to a prophylactic swallowing therapy program during (chemo) radiotherapy: impact of service-delivery model and patient factors. Dysphagia, 32 (2), 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s00455-016-9757-z

Adherence to a prophylactic swallowing therapy program during (chemo) radiotherapy: impact of service-delivery model and patient factors

2016

Journal Article

Clinicians’ perceptions of delivering new models of high intensity aphasia treatment

Gunning, Dana, Wenke, Rachel, Ward, Elizabeth C., Chalk, Shannon, Lawrie, Melissa, Romano, Michelle, Edwards, Ann, Hobson, Tania and Cardell, Elizabeth (2016). Clinicians’ perceptions of delivering new models of high intensity aphasia treatment. Aphasiology, 31 (4), 406-426. doi: 10.1080/02687038.2016.1236359

Clinicians’ perceptions of delivering new models of high intensity aphasia treatment

2016

Journal Article

Dysphagia progression and feeding skills following pediatric alkali ingestion injury: two case reports

Follent, Anna M., Rumbach, Anna. F., Ward, Elizabeth C., Marshall, Jeanne, Dodrill, Pamel and Lewindon, Peter (2016). Dysphagia progression and feeding skills following pediatric alkali ingestion injury: two case reports. Disability and Rehabilitation, 39 (23), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1231848

Dysphagia progression and feeding skills following pediatric alkali ingestion injury: two case reports

2016

Journal Article

Carbonation as a sensory enhancement strategy: a narrative synthesis of existing evidence

Turkington, Leisa G., Ward, Elizabeth C. and Farrell, Anna M. (2016). Carbonation as a sensory enhancement strategy: a narrative synthesis of existing evidence. Disability and Rehabilitation, 39 (19), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1213894

Carbonation as a sensory enhancement strategy: a narrative synthesis of existing evidence

2016

Journal Article

Exploring current sensory enhancement practices within videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) clinics

Turkington, Leisa, Nund, Rebecca L., Ward, Elizabeth C. and Farrell, Anna (2016). Exploring current sensory enhancement practices within videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) clinics. Dysphagia, 32 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.1007/s00455-016-9747-1

Exploring current sensory enhancement practices within videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) clinics

2016

Journal Article

Patterns of return to oral intake and decannulation post-tracheostomy across clinical populations in an acute inpatient setting

Pryor, Lee, Ward, Elizabeth, Cornwell, Petrea, O'Connor, Stephanie and Chapman, Marianne (2016). Patterns of return to oral intake and decannulation post-tracheostomy across clinical populations in an acute inpatient setting. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 51 (5), 556-567. doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.12231

Patterns of return to oral intake and decannulation post-tracheostomy across clinical populations in an acute inpatient setting

2016

Journal Article

Impact of voice and communication deficits for individuals with cervical spinal cord injury living in the community

Ward, Elizabeth C., Jarman, Leigh, Cornwell, Petrea L. and Amsters, Delena I. (2016). Impact of voice and communication deficits for individuals with cervical spinal cord injury living in the community. International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 51 (5), 568-580. doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.12232

Impact of voice and communication deficits for individuals with cervical spinal cord injury living in the community

2016

Journal Article

Orofacial contracture management: current patterns of clinical practice in Australian and New Zealand adult burn units

Clayton, Nicola A., Ellul, Gulsen, Ward, Elizabeth C., Scott, Amanda and Maitz, Peter K. (2016). Orofacial contracture management: current patterns of clinical practice in Australian and New Zealand adult burn units. Journal of Burn Care and Research, 38 (1), e204-e211. doi: 10.1097/BCR.0000000000000351

Orofacial contracture management: current patterns of clinical practice in Australian and New Zealand adult burn units

2016

Journal Article

The impact of laryngeal biopsy on voice outcomes: a pilot study

Bergström, Liza, Ward, Elizabeth C. and Finizia, Caterina (2016). The impact of laryngeal biopsy on voice outcomes: a pilot study. Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1 (2), 33-37. doi: 10.15761/OHNS.1000108

The impact of laryngeal biopsy on voice outcomes: a pilot study

2016

Journal Article

Conducting real-time videofluoroscopic swallow study via telepractice: a preliminary feasibility and reliability study

Burns, Clare L., Ward, Elizabeth C., Hill, Anne J., Phillips, Nick and Porter, Linda (2016). Conducting real-time videofluoroscopic swallow study via telepractice: a preliminary feasibility and reliability study. Dysphagia, 31 (3), 473-483. doi: 10.1007/s00455-016-9701-2

Conducting real-time videofluoroscopic swallow study via telepractice: a preliminary feasibility and reliability study

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2022
    Delivering supervised group exercise to patients with cancer via telehealth: an implementation study (Administered by Princess Alexandra Hospital)
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Developing a research agenda for adult speech pathology services in health, informed by the perspectives of clinicians, researchers and consumers (PA Research Support Scheme Grant)
    Princess Alexandra Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    The development and validation of the Significant Other Scale for Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer (SOS-DYSPHAGIA H&N)
    The Australian & New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society Incorporated
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Can an Allied Health Assistant deliver the Subjective Global Assessment with the same reliability and confidence as an Accredited Practising Dietitian?
    Queensland Government
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Development, implementation and evaluation of a Queensland Health telepractice model for hte clinical assessment of adult dysphagia
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Evaluation of a clinical service model for hand therapy via telehealth
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Expanding scope for Allied Health Assistants: The validity and reliability of AHA involvement in mealtime screening of inpatients with dysphagia
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Speech pathology extended scope multi-site trial: Implementation and validation of a tracheal suctioning development framework
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Expansion of speech pathology telepractice dysphagia services
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Improving the impact on swallowing and voice production for patients with lymphoedema as a result of head or neck cancer treatment
    Calvary Mater Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Impact of intensity-modulated radiotherapy on head and neck cancer survivors' long-term swallowing functions
    Hong Kong University
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Dysphagia outcomes in head and neck cancer patients undergoing Tomotherapy
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Conducting instrumental assessments of adult dysphagia via telehealth: A pilot validation study
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Does a computerised swallowing, nutrition, and distress screening tool capture those patients and carers who need face-to-face intervention during (chemo)radiotherapy for head and neck cancer?
    Cancer Council Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2019
    Can a new intensive model of aphasia rehabilitation achieve better outcomes than usual care?
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Clinical reasoning processes and predictive accuracy for speech pathologists' bedside assessment of swallowing function
    Flinders University
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2016
    Can a computerised home therapy program provide an effective and cost-efficient model for delivering intensive swallowing therapy? An RTC of an innovative service model...
    Princess Alexandra Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Training of nurses and medical assistants for dysphagia screening, with telerehabilitation consultations
    Ministry of HIgher Education Malaysia
    Open grant
  • 2013
    An economic analysis of a speech pathology telehealth service for head and neck cancer patient support
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Speech production during mechanical ventilation via a cuffed tracheostomy tube: A feasibility study comparing two tracheostomy tube designs
    Central Adelaide Local Health Network Incorporated, trading as Royal Adelaide Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    The impact of carbonation on swallowing patterns in patients with neurogenic dysphagia
    Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Evaluation of a telehealth service for head and neck cancer patients: A new speech pathology service model
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Use of innovative mobile telehealth technology to enable a new service delivery solution for dysphagia management
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2011
    Food services in residential aged care: Financial, personnel, and service delivery factors
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    acilitating the integration of evidence based practice into speech patholgoy curricula
    Carrick Discipline Studies
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Telerehabilitation: Assessing acquired neurogenic communication disorders online
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2006
    UQ_Travel Award_Cat2_2005
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2008
    A Telehealth Application In The Assessment And Treatment Of Disordered Speech In Parkinson¿s Disease
    NHMRC Project Grant
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Dysphagia (impaired swallowing) following surgical removal of the larynx
    Queensland Cancer Fund
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    Perceptual, physiological and acoustic assessment of the speech outcomes of non-ventilator dependent patients with spinal cord injury following motor vehicle accident
    UQ Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Determining the Efficacy of the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) Program Online.
    University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Impact of Orthognathic Surgery on Resonance and Articulation in Speech.
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Perceptual and physiological assessment of acquired childhoon dysarthria following posterior fossa tumor
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant
  • 1999
    Speech, respiratory and swallowing outcomes following orthognathic surgery
    Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1999
    The effects of Pallidotomy surgery for Parkinson's Disease on motor speech function
    UQ Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 1999
    Clinical & radiological investigation of acquired dysphagia in children following traumatic brain injury subsequent to motor vehicle accident
    Centre of Nat. Res. on Disability & Rehab Medicine
    Open grant
  • 1998
    A Physiological Approach to Treatment of Dysrthria in Multiple Sclerosis
    National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Australia
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Characteristics of the neoglottis during speech production in pharyngolaryngectomy patients using free jejunal interposition reconstruction
    Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital Research Foundation
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Characteristics of the Neoglottis During Speech Production in Pharyngolaryngectomy Patients with Free Jejunal Interposition Reconstruction: A Physiologic, Acoustic and Perceptual Study
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Disordered speech in Parkinson's Disease: The effects of pallidotomy subsequent treatment with the Lee Silverman voice treatment (LSVT) program
    Princess Alexandra Hospital R&D Foundation
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Elizabeth Ward is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • General areas of PhD supervision

    I supervise students interested in furthering knowledge in the areas of dsypahgia, telepractice, simulated learning, new models of care and health service implementations. Please contact me directly (liz.ward@uq.edu.au) to discuss possible project ideas

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Dysphagia post laryngectomy

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Examining swallowing outcomes following surgical resection of oral and/or oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma using the mandibular lingual release approach

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Examining Swallowing Outcomes Following Surgical Resection of Oral/Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using the Mandibular Lingual Release Approach

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Determining the unmet supportive care needs of patients undergoing immunotherapy for head and neck cancer

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Laurelie Wishart

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding oropharyngeal dysphagia in patients presenting with systemic sclerosis

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Examining Swallowing Outcomes Following Surgical Resection of Oral/Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using the Mandibular Lingual Release Approach

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Examining Swallowing Outcomes Following Surgical Resection of Oral/Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using the Mandibular Lingual Release Approach

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Paediatric Dysphagia in the Intensive Care Unit: Development and Implementation of a Nursing Led Screening Tool.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jeanne Marshall

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigating the interplay among frailty, sarcopenia, and dysphagia in the head and neck cancer population

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Rebecca Packer

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Feeding Behaviours of Young Children with Food Allergy

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jeanne Marshall, Dr Rebecca Packer

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Lymphoedema following head and neck cancer treatment: Prevalence, risk factors, and functional impact on swallowing and quality of life

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Bena Brown

  • Doctor Philosophy

    "Cancer Tracks": Establishing a best practice approach for supporting First Nations patients undergoing Head and Neck Cancer Care

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Tamara Butler, Dr Bena Brown

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Psychology in the Intensive Care Unit: An Australian Context

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Melissa Day

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Integrating telehealth into allied health services

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Helen Haydon, Professor Liam Caffery, Dr Emma Thomas

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development and evaluation of telehealth service models for the delivery of multidisciplinary burn care

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    "Cancer Tracks": Establishing a best practice approach for supporting First Nations patients undergoing Head and Neck Cancer Care

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Tamara Butler, Dr Bena Brown

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Pharmacy telehealth service for adult patients with cancer

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Centaine Snoswell

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Professor Elizabeth Ward directly for media enquiries about:

  • Cancer - head and neck
  • Head cancer
  • Head surgery - speech rehabilitation
  • Laryngectomy - speech rehabilitation
  • Neck cancer
  • Neck surgery - speech rehabilitation
  • Parkinson's disease - speech rehabilitation
  • Speech - following cancer
  • Speech pathology
  • Speech rehabilitation
  • Stroke - speech rehabilitation
  • Stroke and language disorders
  • Swallowing and rehabilitation - following cancer
  • Swallowing disorders
  • Voice - assessment and rehabilitation

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