Update on Solutions for Increasing Use of Integrative Medicine in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology 9649

Complementary medicine has the potential to enhance the practice of speech pathology and audiology by providing additional treatment options for patients. However, there are several barriers to the integration of complementary medicine into these fields, including a need for more awareness and understanding among practitioners, limited research on the efficacy of complementary therapies, and concerns about the safety and regulation of these treatments. Possible solutions to these barriers include increased education and training for practitioners, further research into the effectiveness of complementary therapies, and the development of guidelines and standards for the safe and ethical use of these treatments. By addressing these challenges, speech pathologists and audiologists can better incorporate complementary medicine into their practice, providing patients with a more holistic and integrative approach to care. The presentation will cover the current state of the integrative medicine speech language pathology and audiology task force.