Prof. Alison Perry
Biography
Professor Alison Perry retired from UL on 31st December 2018. Professor Perry came to UL from La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, in January 2012 to be the first Head of Department of Clinical Therapies (now School of Allied Health) and then became the Faculty's Executive Dean from September 2014. Prior to these appointments she was the Head of Department of Speech & Language Therapy at Charing Cross Hospital London, where she undertook leading edge clinical research in rehabilitation (voice, speech and swallowing) of adults with Head & Neck cancer.Peer Reviewed Journals
Engaging multiple stakeholders to improve speech and language therapy services in schools: An appreciative inquiry-based study
Gallagher A.;Murphy C.;Conway P.;Perry A. (2019) Engaging multiple stakeholders to improve speech and language therapy services in schools: An appreciative inquiry-based study. Bmc Health Services Research
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Pre-operative counselling for laryngectomy patients: a systematic review of the published literature
Fitzgerald, E and Perry, A. (2016) Pre-operative counselling for laryngectomy patients: a systematic review of the published literature. Cambridge Journal Of Laryngology & Otology :15-20
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A Study of Healthy Adults' Oro-lingual Effort During Swallowing Using OroPress, A New Portable Wireless Measurement Tool
Manning, M,Casey, V,Conway, R,Saunders, J,Perry, A (2016) A Study of Healthy Adults' Oro-lingual Effort During Swallowing Using OroPress, A New Portable Wireless Measurement Tool. Dysphagia :442-451
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Therapeutic exercises for affecting post-treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced-stage head and neck cancers (review)
Perry, A., Lee, SH, Cotton, S., Kennedy, C (2016) Therapeutic exercises for affecting post-treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced-stage head and neck cancers (review). UK Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online)
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OroPress a new wireless tool for measuring oro-lingual pressures: a pilot study in healthy adults
McCormack, J,Casey, V,Conway, R,Saunders, J,Perry, A (2015) OroPress a new wireless tool for measuring oro-lingual pressures: a pilot study in healthy adults. Journal Of Neuroengineering And Rehabilitation
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Long-term swallowing after chemoradiotherapy: A prospective study of functional and patient-reported changes over time.
Frowen, J., Drosdowsky, A., Perry, A and Corry,J. (2015) Long-term swallowing after chemoradiotherapy: A prospective study of functional and patient-reported changes over time. . Head And Neck-Journal For The Sciences And Specialties Of The Head And Neck
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Quality of life after total laryngectomy: functioning, psychological well-being and self-efficacy
Perry, A,Casey, E,Cotton, S (2015) Quality of life after total laryngectomy: functioning, psychological well-being and self-efficacy. International Journal Of Language & Communication Disorders :467-475
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Therapeutic exercises for affecting post-treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced-stage head and neck cancers (protocol)
Perry, A., Cotton, S and Kennedy, C (2014) Therapeutic exercises for affecting post-treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced-stage head and neck cancers (protocol). John Wiley & Sons, Lts, UK Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online)
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Regarding 'McCurtin, A. and Roddam, H., 2012, Evidence-based practice: SLTs under siege or opportunity for growth? The use and nature of research evidence in the profession
Erickson, Shane,Perry, Alison (2012) Regarding 'McCurtin, A. and Roddam, H., 2012, Evidence-based practice: SLTs under siege or opportunity for growth? The use and nature of research evidence in the profession. International Journal Of Language & Communication Disorders :348-350
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Impact of a Laryngectomy and Surgical Closure Technique on Swallow Biomechanics and Dysphagia Severity
Maclean, Julia,Szczesniak, Michal,Cotton, Susan,Cook, Ian,Perry, Alison (2011) Impact of a Laryngectomy and Surgical Closure Technique on Swallow Biomechanics and Dysphagia Severity. Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery :21-28
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IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHICS, TUMOR CHARACTERISTICS, AND TREATMENT FACTORS ON SWALLOWING AFTER (CHEMO)RADIOTHERAPY FOR HEAD AND NECK CANCER
Frowen, Jacqui,Cotton, Susan,Corry, June,Perry, Alison (2010) IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHICS, TUMOR CHARACTERISTICS, AND TREATMENT FACTORS ON SWALLOWING AFTER (CHEMO)RADIOTHERAPY FOR HEAD AND NECK CANCER. Head And Neck-Journal For The Sciences And Specialties Of The Head And Neck :513-528
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Videomanometric Evaluation of Dysphagia Following Total Laryngectomy
Maclean, Julia, Szczesniak, Michael M.,Cook, Ian J.,Perry, Alison,Cotton, Sue (2009) Videomanometric Evaluation of Dysphagia Following Total Laryngectomy. Gastroenterology
Read moreDysphagia Following a Total Laryngectomy: The Effect on Quality of Life, Functioning, and Psychological Well-Being
Maclean, Julia,Cotton, Susan,Perry, Alison (2009) Dysphagia Following a Total Laryngectomy: The Effect on Quality of Life, Functioning, and Psychological Well-Being. Dysphagia :314-321
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A Comparison of the Reliability and Stability of Oro-lingual Swallowing Pressures in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer and Healthy Adults
White, Ruth,Cotton, Susan M.,Hind, Jackie,Robbins, JoAnne,Perry, Alison (2009) A Comparison of the Reliability and Stability of Oro-lingual Swallowing Pressures in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer and Healthy Adults. Dysphagia :137-144
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Voice outcomes after radiotherapy treatment for early glottic cancer: Assessment using multidimensional tools
Bibby, Jessica R. L.,Cotton, Susan M.,Perry, Alison,Corry, June F. (2008) Voice outcomes after radiotherapy treatment for early glottic cancer: Assessment using multidimensional tools. Head and Neck-Journal for the Sciences and Specialties of the Head and Neck :600-610
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The Stability, Reliability, and Validity of Videofluoroscopy Measures for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Frowen, Jacqui J.,Cotton, Susan M.,Perry, Alison R. (2008) The Stability, Reliability, and Validity of Videofluoroscopy Measures for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. Dysphagia :348-363
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Swallowing outcomes after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer: A systematic review
Frowen, Jacqui J.,Perry, Alison R. (2006) Swallowing outcomes after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer: A systematic review. Head and Neck-Journal for the Sciences and Specialties of the Head and Neck :932-944
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Comparison of two methods for measuring tongue pressure during swallowing in people with head and neck cancer
Ball, S.,Idel, O.,Cotton, S. M.,Perry, A. (2006) Comparison of two methods for measuring tongue pressure during swallowing in people with head and neck cancer. Dysphagia :28-37
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Outcomes of physical therapy, speech pathology, and occupational therapy for people with motor neuron disease: A systematic review
Morris, Meg E.,Perry, Alison,Bilney, Belinda,Curran, Andrea,Dodd, Karen,Wittwer, Joanne E.,Dalton, Gregory W. (2006) Outcomes of physical therapy, speech pathology, and occupational therapy for people with motor neuron disease: A systematic review. Neurorehabilitation And Neural Repair :424-434
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Outcome measurement in dysphagia: not so hard to swallow
Skeat, Jemimah,Perry, Alison (2005) Outcome measurement in dysphagia: not so hard to swallow. Dysphagia :390-9
Read moreTherapy outcome measures for allied health practitioners in Australia: the AusTOMs
Perry, A.,Morris, M.,Unsworth, C.,Duckett, S.,Skeat, J.,Dodd, K.,Taylor, N.,Reilly, K. (2004) Therapy outcome measures for allied health practitioners in Australia: the AusTOMs. International Journal For Quality In Health Care :285-291
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Use of a "hands-free" tracheostoma valve in patients with laryngectomy and tracheoesophageal puncture
Roxburgh, J.,Perry, A. (2004) Use of a "hands-free" tracheostoma valve in patients with laryngectomy and tracheoesophageal puncture. Annals of Otology Rhinology and Laryngology :565-570
Read moreValidity of the AusTOM scales: a comparison of the AusTOMs and EuroQol-5D
Unsworth, Carolyn A.,Duckett, Stephen J.,Duncombe, Dianne,Perry, Alison,Skeat, Jemma,Taylor, Nicholas (2004) Validity of the AusTOM scales: a comparison of the AusTOMs and EuroQol-5D. Health And Quality Of Life Outcomes :64-64
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An evaluation of functional outcomes (speech, swallowing) in patients attending speech pathology after head and neck cancer treatment(s): results and analysis at 12 months post-intervention
Perry, A. R.,Shaw, M. A.,Cotton, S. (2003) An evaluation of functional outcomes (speech, swallowing) in patients attending speech pathology after head and neck cancer treatment(s): results and analysis at 12 months post-intervention. Journal of Laryngology and Otology :368-381
Read moreEffectiveness of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology for people with Huntington's disease: A systematic review
Bilney, B.,Morris, M. E.,Perry, A. (2003) Effectiveness of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology for people with Huntington's disease: A systematic review. Neurorehabilitation And Neural Repair :12-24
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Elevation of the soft palate in speech and swallowing in normal female participants and females with motor neuron disease: an innovative procedure for measuring palatal elevation
Perry, A.,Anderson, K.,Lean, R.,Cotton, S. (2002) Elevation of the soft palate in speech and swallowing in normal female participants and females with motor neuron disease: an innovative procedure for measuring palatal elevation. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders :197-214
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Reasons for success or failure in surgical voice restoration after total laryngectomy: an Australian study
Frowen, J.,Perry, A. (2001) Reasons for success or failure in surgical voice restoration after total laryngectomy: an Australian study. Journal of Laryngology and Otology :393-399
Read moreEvaluation of functional outcomes (speech, swallowing and voice) in patients attending speech pathology after head and neck cancer treatment(s): development of a multi-centre database
Perry, A. R.,Shaw, M. A. (2000) Evaluation of functional outcomes (speech, swallowing and voice) in patients attending speech pathology after head and neck cancer treatment(s): development of a multi-centre database. Journal of Laryngology and Otology :605-615
Read moreRandomised controlled trial of efficacy of teaching patients with bipolar disorder to identify early symptoms of relapse and obtain treatment
Perry, A.,Tarrier, N.,Morriss, R.,McCarthy, E.,Limb, K. (1999) Randomised controlled trial of efficacy of teaching patients with bipolar disorder to identify early symptoms of relapse and obtain treatment. British Medical Journal :149-153
Read moreThe role of the speech and language therapist in voice restoration after laryngectomy
Perry, A. (1997) The role of the speech and language therapist in voice restoration after laryngectomy. Journal Of Laryngology & Otology :4-7
Read moreCORDECTOMY - A SOLUTION TO TEFLON GRANULOMA OF THE VOCAL FOLD
Russel, J. D.,Perry, A.,Cheesman, A. D. (1995) CORDECTOMY - A SOLUTION TO TEFLON GRANULOMA OF THE VOCAL FOLD. Journal Of Laryngology And Otology :53-55
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Book Chapters
Management of the Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
Perry A & Maclean J (2012) Management of the Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer. Thieme : Thieme Rehabilitation after treatment for recurrence of head and neck cancer(s)
Read moreLaryngectomy therapy: Premises, principles and procedures
Perry, Alison (1996) Laryngectomy therapy: Premises, principles and procedures. International Congress Series; Surgery and prosthetic voice restoration after total and subtotal laryngectomy :299-302
Read moreSurgical voice restoration: 15 years of experience
McEwan, John,Perry, Alison,Frosh, Adam C.,Cheesman, A. D.,McIvor, J.,Djazaeri, B. (1996) Surgical voice restoration: 15 years of experience. International Congress Series; Surgery and prosthetic voice restoration after total and subtotal laryngectomy :291-295
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Other Journals
Conference Publications
CPLOL 10th European Congress of Speech and Language therapy
Gallagher, A.L., Murphy, C-A., Conway, P & Perry, A (2018) CPLOL 10th European Congress of Speech and Language therapy.
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Annual Study Day of the IASLT Dysphagia Special Interest Group
Manning M, Casey V, Conway R, Saunders J, Perry A. (2016) Annual Study Day of the IASLT Dysphagia Special Interest Group.
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Editorials
Book Reviews
Other Publications
Consequential differences in perspectives and practices concerning children with developmental language disorders: an integrative review
Gallagher A.;Murphy C.;Conway P.;Perry A. (2019) Consequential differences in perspectives and practices concerning children with developmental language disorders: an integrative review. International Journal Of Language & Communication Disorders
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Therapeutic exercises for affecting post-treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced-stage head and neck cancers
Perry, A,Lee, SH,Cotton, S,Kennedy, C (2016) Therapeutic exercises for affecting post-treatment swallowing in people treated for advanced-stage head and neck cancers. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
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Australian Therapy Outcome Measures (AusTOMs) for Speech Pathology (2nd edition)
Perry, A and Skeat, J. (2014) Australian Therapy Outcome Measures (AusTOMs) for Speech Pathology (2nd edition). Victoria, Australia : Melbourne, Australia: La Trobe University,
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