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Biography
Dr Rebecca Smith is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist who works at Western Sydney University as a Lecturer in Speech Pathology. Before joining the Western Sydney University team in 2024, Rebecca worked as a Lecturer in the deaprtment of Speech Pathology at the University of Technology Sydney. Rebecca finished her PhD at the University of Technology Sydney in 2022 which examined the impacts of dysphagia on quality of life, participation, and inclusion. The project also examined the feasibility of using 3D food printing to improve the quality of life of people with dysphagia who require texture-modified meals.Rebecca received a Post Graduate scholarship from NHMRC to complete this project (2020-2022). Rebecca completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at the University of Newcastle where she received 1st Class Honours and the University Medal. Rebecca also currently works part time in a private practice with children with developmental disabilities.
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[In Press] 'I only eat because I have to—to live' : the impacts of dysphagia on quality of life from the perspectives of people with dysphagia, supporters of people with dysphagia and allied health professionals
Smith, R., Bryant, L. & Hemsley, B., 1 Sept 2024, In: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A critical review of literature on social media and developmental communication disability : implications for future social media and generative AI research
Hemsley, B., Given, F., Almond, B., Cooper, J., Smith, R., Young, K. & Wright, E., Jun 2024, In: Current Developmental Disorders Reports. 11, 2, p. 75-89 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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'It looks better than a bowl of mush' : views on the use of food design strategies, including 3D food printing, to improve meals for people with dysphagia
Smith, R., Bryant, L. & Hemsley, B., 2024, In: International Journal of Food Design. 9, 2, p. 177-199 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can the personal cost of dysphagia on quality of life, participation, and inclusion be reduced through improved food design and 3D food printing? : views of adults with swallowing disability
Smith, R., Bryant, L. & Hemsley, B., 2023, In: Dysphagia. 38, Suppl. 1, p. S77-S77 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dysphagia, quality of life, and food design : an evidence-based model to guide inclusive dysphagia practice
Smith, R., Bryant, L. & Hensley, B., 2023, Reflect, Respect, Respond: Speech Pathology Australia National Conference (SPA 2023), 21st - 24th May, 2023, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart. Speech Pathology Australia, 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference Paper › Conference Paper › peer-review
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Speech Pathology Australia (Event)
Smith, R. (Other)
1 Jan 2016 → 1 Jan 2024Activity: Membership › Organisation