Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Communication and Swallowing in Children Diagnosed With Childhood Brain Tumor or Leukemia
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Childhood brain tumor and leukemia (CBTL) and their treatments can have negative effects on development, including communication and swallowing. Clinical practice guideline recommendations for managing communication and swallowing difficulties in children diagnosed with CBTL were informed by (i) a systematic review using the GRADE approach to rate certainty of evidence; (ii) GRADE Evidence to Decision Framework involving an international panel of experts; and (iii) a Health Professional and Consumer survey. To improve outcomes and quality of life, children with CBLT should have access to communication and swallowing assessment and intervention from cancer diagnosis, throughout and after treatment, and across survivorship.
Source: Pediatric Blood & Cancer
DOI: 10.1002/pbc.31749
Institutions: The University of Sydney, Western Sydney Local Health District, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Antwerp, Children's Hospital at Westmead, UNSW Sydney, Sydney Children's Hospital, Royal Children's Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Speech and Hearing
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,640
OpenAlex ID: W4410185306