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“… Trial and error …”: Speech-language pathologists’ perspectives of working with Indigenous Australian adults with acquired communication disorders.
- Source :
- International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology; Oct2016, Vol. 18 Issue 5, p420-431, 12p, 3 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Purpose: This study explored speech-language pathologists' (SLPs) perspectives about factors that influence clinical management of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with acquired communication disorders (e.g. aphasia, motor speech disorders). Method: Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, seven SLPs working in North Queensland, Australia with experience working with this population participated in semi-structured in-depth interviews. Qualitative content analysis was used to identify categories and overarching themes within the data. Result: Four categories, in relation to barriers and facilitators, were identified from participants' responses: (1) The Practice Context; (2) Working Together; (3) Client Factors; and (4) Speech-Language Pathologist Factors. Three overarching themes were also found to influence effective speech pathology services: (1) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Practices; (2) Information and Communication; and (3) Time. Conclusion: This study identified many complex and inter-related factors which influenced SLPs' effective clinical management of this caseload. The findings suggest that SLPs should employ a flexible, holistic and collaborative approach in order to facilitate effective clinical management with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with acquired communication disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17549507
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 118329720
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/17549507.2015.1101157