Speech and swallowing intervention following oral cancer treatment: A survey of speech-language pathologists in Australia and New Zealand.

Purpose: Treatment for oral cancer has debilitating effects on speech and swallowing, however, little is known about current speech-language pathology practice.

Method: An online survey of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) was disseminated via emails to speech pathology departments, social media platforms, and professional online forums. Survey questions captured demographics, service delivery, type and timing of speech and swallowing interventions, and influences and barriers to practice.