SLT Rehabilitation Needs and Services Provided
Over a third (n=37/100) of patients required dysphagia rehabilitation
post-extubation (Table 6). In 70% (26/37) of these cases, dysphagia
rehabilitation was implemented, although 19% (7/37) had it provided in
adapted form due to infection risk related to the pandemic. In 11%
(4/37) of cases, dysphagia rehabilitation was indicated but could not be
provided at point of service delivery due to the pandemic service
constraints. A fifth (20%; n=20/100) of participants required voice
rehabilitation post-extubation. Within this subgroup, 55% (11/20)
received standard voice rehabilitation and 15% (3/20) received it in
adapted form (Table 6). In 30% (6/20) cases, voice rehabilitation was
indicated but could not be implemented also due to pandemic service
constraints.