Reference no: EM133900594

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Problem statement (unchanged): Research has shown that the value of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in pediatric intensive care settings and their role in managing medically complex pediatric patients, particularly in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), remains underutilized (Santiago et al., 2023). Compounding this issue, there is a disconnect between medical providers' understanding of the SLP scope of practice and the realities of applied clinical practice (Santiago et al., 2023; Mishra et al., 2023). Among infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), dysphagia is a common complication (Mensah et al., 2023), highlighting the need for early, targeted interventions. Early engagement of SLPs is critical to support adequate nutrition and optimize oral intake in this vulnerable population (Santiago et al., 2023). Purpose statement (unchanged): The purpose of this qualitative study is to understand nursing students' perception of the speech pathologist's role in dysphagia management following high-fidelity neonatal abstinence syndrome in a simulated setting.

1. What are nursing students' perceptions of the speech pathologist's role in dysphagia management following a high-fidelity neonatal abstinence syndrome simulation activity? Additions:

2. How do nursing students' experiences in a high-fidelity neonatal abstinence syndrome simulation activity improve their understanding of the role.