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- Title
Are Speech Therapists Suitable Candidates for Communication Partners in Stroke Aphasia? A Systematic Literature Review.
- Authors
Detsaridou, Georgia; Vlotinou, Penelope; Fotiadou, Styliani; Vadikolias, Konstantinos; Aggelousis, Nikolaos; Tsiakiri, Anna
- Abstract
Background: People suffering from aphasia after a stroke, face limitation in daily performance and perplexing language difficulties. Communication difficulties are always been hard to management and the rehabilitation process of communication does not present homogeneity. Investigating options in communication approach, the role of communication partners is highlighted. This role is mentioned to work properly when it is guided and goal - directed by speech therapists. Purpose: To review literature leading to the necessity of speech therapists as communication partners (CPs) in stroke aphasia Method: Two databases (Medline, Science Direct) were systematically searched up to October 2022. Results: Five studies met inclusion and exclusion criteria. The assignment of the communication partner role is thrichotomized between the medical staff, the family support environment (caregiver) and the trained speech therapists. The results led to a qualitative superiority for the management of communication problems by trained speech therapists. Conclusions: This study found that the role of CPs is essential, regardless of the person providing the communication training. However, it is emphasized that the knowledge of the use of multiple methods and approaches by speech therapists in the role of CPs prevails over other non-trained partners.
- Subjects
OCCUPATIONAL roles; SPEECH therapy; CAREGIVERS; HOSPITAL medical staff; SYSTEMATIC reviews; ACQUISITION of data; STROKE rehabilitation; REHABILITATION of aphasic persons; COMMUNICATION; INTERPERSONAL relations; MEDICAL records; RESEARCH funding; MEDLINE
- Publication
International Journal of Caring Sciences, 2023, Vol 16, Issue 1, p245
- ISSN
1791-5201
- Publication type
Article