Knowledge of sickle cell disease among specialists in communicative disorders in medical settings

Perceptual and Motor Skills
B GentryJ Dancer

Abstract

50 speech-language pathologists and 50 audiologists working in medical settings were surveyed on 17 items of knowledge about sickle cell disease. Their lack of specific knowledge, especially in relation to the disease's effects on communication, is cause for concern and calls for further education.

References

May 1, 1988·The Journal of Emergency Medicine·S J Galloway, A L Harwood-Nuss

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Dec 7, 2011·American Journal of Preventive Medicine·Kirsty M McWalterSylvia M Au
Jul 10, 1998·Perceptual and Motor Skills·B F Gentry, J Dancer

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