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Australian speech-language pathologists' knowledge and application of Key Word Sign.
- Source :
- Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology; 2022, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p44-50, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- This research looks at speech-language pathologists' (SLPs') knowledge and experiences with Key Word Sign (KWS) training and delivery. The aim of the study was to investigate how KWS is used by Australian SLPs in practice. SLPs' experiences of KWS training and learning needs were explored, and the factors that act as barriers and facilitators of KWS use were identified by the SLPs. A 24-item online questionnaire was designed for the study. The survey was advertised and distributed on various social media platforms for SLPs to access. A total of (105) SLPs across Australia participated in the survey. The data underwent quantitative and thematic analysis. The majority of SLPs reported frequent use of KWS in intervention and adequate knowledge of KWS implementation. The SLPs showed interest in further KWS training. Most SLPs received KWS training through professional development and suggested more training modalities and opportunities. Facilitators and barriers to successful KWS intervention included timing of intervention, client factors, and communication partner factors. This research provides information about current use of KWS among SLPs, along with their opinions and experiences of the barriers and facilitators of using KWS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MENTAL illness treatment
TREATMENT of language disorders
PILOT projects
PARENT attitudes
CAREGIVER attitudes
PROFESSIONS
FACILITATED communication
HEALTH services accessibility
ATTITUDES of medical personnel
SOCIAL media
PROFESSIONAL employee training
TIME
AGE distribution
QUANTITATIVE research
SURVEYS
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
QUESTIONNAIRES
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
DECISION making
INFORMATION needs
THEMATIC analysis
DATA analysis software
SPEECH therapists
EMAIL
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22000259
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 156573095
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/22087168.2022.12370350