A Qualitative Analysis of Tongue-Tie Definition by First and Second Year Graduate Students

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Presentation

Publication Date

12-7-2024

Abstract

This poster presentation results from a continuation of qualitative research designed to examine speech-language pathology (SLP) graduate students' knowledge about tongue-tie. Two hundred graduate students who participated in an online survey were asked to define tongue-tie. Ninety-three total responses were gathered and analyzed using Nvivo 14. Our analysis revealed that the participating graduate students were more likely to define tongue-tie using mobility, length, or anatomic position over function. The most commonly used description for tongue-tie in our results was mobility. Our study highlights a potential gap in the clinical education of SLP graduate students regarding lingual frenulum and its effect on oral functions.

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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Conference

12/5/24 → 12/7/24

Seattle, Washington, United States

First Department

Communication Sciences & Disorders

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