The impact of developing a speech and swallow rehab program: Improving patient satisfaction and multidisciplinary care.

Objectives/hypothesis: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of developing an integrated head and neck cancer speech and swallowing rehabilitation program on physician/team focus on functional outcomes.

Study Design: Prospective cross-sectional design.

Methods: Surveys regarding physician behavior and patient satisfaction with speech and swallowing were administered in an academic oncology practice prior to and 1 year following establishment of a dedicated head and neck speech and swallowing rehabilitation program.