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Degree of SLT input
| Patient group | Total SLT duration (mean (SD); days) | SLT sessions per patient (mean (SD); n) |
|---|---|---|
| All patients | 8.6 (9.4) | 4 (2.8) |
| Ward cohort | 5.8 (7.7) | 3.2 (2.6) |
| ITU cohort | 11.3 (10.1) | 4.9 (2.8) |
| ETT alone | 5.7 (5.8) | 3.7 (2.3) |
| Tracheostomy | 12.9 (10.5) | 5.3 (2.9) |
SLT = speech and language therapy; SD = standard deviation; ITU = intensive treatment unit; ETT = endotracheal tube
