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'Communication Is Difficult': Speech, Language and Communication Needs of People with Young Onset or Rarer Forms of Non-Language Led Dementia
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Anna Volkmer; Lisa Cross; Lily Highton; Connie Jackson; Chloe Smith; Emilie Brotherhood; Emma V. Harding; Cath Mummery; Jonathan Rohrer; Rimona Weil; Keir Yong; Sebastian Crutch; Chris J. D. Hardy – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2024
Background: People with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, posterior cortical atrophy and young onset Alzheimer's disease may experience language and communication difficulties. However, the role of speech and language interventions for people with these non-language led dementias has received little attention. Aims:…
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Needs, Dementia, Speech Therapy
Experiences and Perspectives of UK Speech and Language Therapists on Telehealth Assessment with People Living with Post-Stroke Aphasia
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Amanda Comer; Sarah Northcott; Nicholas Behn; Abi Roper; Niamh Devane; Katerina Hilari – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2025
Background: Stroke care in the UK was significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many services switching to telehealth. Post-pandemic, a UK survey of speech and language therapists (SLTs) working with people with aphasia (PWA) showed the vast majority planned to continue to use telehealth alongside in-person intervention. Telehealth is…
Descriptors: Neurological Impairments, Speech Language Pathology, Aphasia, Allied Health Personnel
Caregivers Navigating Rehabilitative Care for People with Aphasia after Stroke: A Multi-Lens Perspective
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Shafer, Jennifer S.; Shafer, Paul R.; Haley, Katarina L. – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2019
Background: Up to 40% of stroke survivors acquire aphasia and require long-term caregiver assistance after discharge from the hospital. Caregivers assume multiple roles as they help people with aphasia to access outpatient rehabilitative care in an increasingly person-centred model of care. Examining caregiver roles and how different stakeholders…
Descriptors: Caregiver Attitudes, Caregiver Role, Caregivers, Aphasia
The Impact of Communication on Healthcare Involvement for People Living with Motor Neurone Disease and Their Carers: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study
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Paynter, Camille; Mathers, Susan; Gregory, Heidi; Vogel, Adam P.; Cruice, Madeline – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2022
Background: Communication and cognitive impairments are known barriers to shared decision-making. Most people diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) will develop a motor speech impairment over the disease course. Some will develop cognitive, linguistic or behavioural disturbance. Despite this, the impact of communication and cognitive…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Neurological Impairments, Speech Impairments, Access to Health Care
Do Caregivers' Personality and Emotional Intelligence Modify Their Perception of Relationship and Communication with People with Aphasia?
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Kroll, Aleksandra; Karakiewicz, Beata – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2020
Background: There is a wide agreement that family and friends of people with aphasia (PWA) can play a crucial role in the rehabilitation of interpersonal communication. Therefore, speech and language therapists (SLTs) should include family and friends in the process of therapy. However, little has been said about the role of caregivers of severely…
Descriptors: Caregiver Attitudes, Caregivers, Emotional Intelligence, Personality Traits
What Is Needed to Prepare Speech Pathologists to Work in Adult Palliative Care?
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Pascoe, Ashleigh; Breen, Lauren J.; Cocks, Naomi – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2018
Background: Speech pathologists have a pivotal role in palliative care, assisting patients with swallowing and communication disorders, yet very little is known about the preparedness of speech pathologists to work in this field. Aims: To investigate the preparedness of speech pathologists for working in palliative care. The term 'palliative care'…
Descriptors: Speech Language Pathology, Questionnaires, Online Surveys, Statistical Analysis
Social Participation through the Eyes of People with Aphasia
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Dalemans, Ruth J. P.; de Witte, Luc; Wade, Derick; van den Heuvel, Wim – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2010
Background: Little is known about the way people with aphasia perceive their social participation and its influencing factors. Aims: To explore how people with aphasia perceive participation in society and to investigate influencing factors. Methods & Procedures: In this qualitative study thirteen persons with aphasia and twelve central…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Social Life, Aphasia, Focus Groups