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ERIC Number: EJ1472146
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-May
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1368-2822
EISSN: EISSN-1460-6984
Available Date: 2025-05-19
Health Profession Students' Perceptions of Teamwork and Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapists' Role in Neurological Rehabilitation
Seren Düzenli-Öztürk1; Gülbin Ergin2; Ayhan Çaglayan3; Didem Çevik4
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, v60 n3 e70053 2025
Purpose: This study aimed to assess final-year students in speech and language therapy (SLT), physiotherapy and rehabilitation (PT), and occupational therapy (OT) programs on their perceptions of teamwork in neurological rehabilitation, specifically focusing on the role of speech and language therapists (SLTs) in the team. Materials and Methods: The study involved 166 final-year undergraduate students in SLT, PT, and OT programs. A questionnaire consisting of demographics, assessing the participants' experiences and opinions of neurological rehabilitation teams, and exploring the specific role of SLTs with neurological patients provided study data. Results: In this study, the student group that worked the most with neurologically diagnosed patients was found to be PT (%98), followed by SLT (%90.9), and OT (%78.6) students, respectively. The participants were aware of the advantages and disadvantages of teamwork. SLT and OT students emphasized the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary team approach in neurological rehabilitation. Most of the participants indicated utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach. They knew the role of SLTs in treating disorders like aphasia, apraxia of speech, and dysphagia, but their awareness of other practice areas of SLT was limited. Conclusion: A fundamental aspect of effective teamwork in neurological rehabilitation is understanding the role and contributions of different healthcare professions. It would be beneficial to provide students with further opportunities to gain valuable insights into the significance of teamwork and team members' roles, particularly during their final year of study.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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Author Affiliations: 1Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Speech and Language Therapy, Izmir Bakirçay University, Izmir, Türkiye; 2Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Izmir Bakircay University, Izmir, Türkiye; 3Çaglayan Speech and Language Center, Izmir, Türkiye; 4Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Speech and Language Therapy, Kütahya Health Science University, Kütahya, Türkiye