UK survey of clinical consistency in tracheostomy management.

Background: Many speech and language therapists (SLTs) work with patients who have a tracheostomy. There is limited information about their working practices and the extent to which recent publications and research have influenced the speech and language therapy management of the tracheostomized patient.

Aims: This study reviews the current patterns of clinical practice for SLTs in the management of adult tracheostomized patients in the UK.