Clinical speech therapy in neonatology – insights from Swedish practice

Czech version

Authors: K. Červinková ^1,3; B. Červenková ^2,3
Authors‘ workplace: Krajská zdravotní, a. s. – Masarykova nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem, o. z. ¹; Neonatologické oddělení, Fakultní nemocnice Brno ²; Ústav speciálněpedagogických studií, Pedagogická fakulta Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci ³
Published in: Čes-slov Neonat 2025; 31 (2): 138-142.
Category: International experience

Overview

The professional internship in Sweden provided direct insight into a system in which clinical speech-language pathology is firmly established as a natural and fully respected component of the multidisciplinary neonatal care team. Special attention is given to the significance of early intervention, the developmental framework for child assessment, respect for behavioral cues, and the empowerment of parents as primary caregivers. The aim of this internship was to seek inspiration for the further development of existing efforts to systematically integrate clinical speech-language therapeut into neonatal intensive care unit team. Our experience in Sweden and its healthcare system offered us not only valuable professional inspiration but also a profound personal experience that continues to shape our approach to caring for these children.

Keywords:

Neonatology – multidisciplinary care – feeding – clinical speech-language pathology – developmental care – professional internship – Swedish healthcare system

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