Breadth and Depth of Diversity in Minnesota

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Kohnert ◽  
Mary R. T. Kennedy ◽  
Leslie Glaze ◽  
Pui Fong Kan ◽  
Edward Carney
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Diverse Population ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Professional Experiences ◽  
Professional Challenges ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Impact

This study explored the impact of recent demographic changes on clinical service delivery in the state of Minnesota. A Web-based survey was used to ask speech-language pathologists in Minnesota about their training, clinical caseloads, and professional experiences with respect to diversity. Primary survey goals were to (a) determine if, and how, recent changes in the overall state demographics were reflected on caseloads of speech-language pathologists, and (b) identify challenges clinicians faced in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse population. The authors considered the breadth or range of economically, racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse populations represented on caseloads, relative to depth of diversity. Survey results are discussed with respect to challenges inherent in providing services to a diverse caseload, together with the competencies needed in order to meet these professional challenges.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: Serving GLBT Families in Our Schools

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley M. Frazier
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Cultural Competence ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Willingness To Disclose ◽  
Bisexual And Transgender ◽  
Societal Changes

Abstract School speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are increasingly likely to serve children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) parents or GLBT students as cultural and societal changes create growth in the population and increased willingness to disclose sexual orientation. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has a progressive nondiscrimination statement that includes sexual orientation as a protected status and strongly urges the membership to develop cultural competence as a matter of ethical service delivery. The purpose of this article is to describe cultural competence in relation to GLBT culture, discuss GLBT parent and student cultural issues as they are important in parent-school or student-school relations, and to provide suggestions for increasing sensitivity in these types of interactions. A list of resources is provided.

Challenges in Service Provision to Children and Families from Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (05) ◽  
pp. 395-418
Author(s):  
Keisey Fumero ◽  
Michelle Torres-Chavarro ◽  
Carla Wood
Keyword(s):  
Service Provision ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Diverse Populations ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
Cultural Impact ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
Common Practices

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to examine and describe experiences and perceptions of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) serving children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Twenty SLPs were interviewed using an online audio platform regarding common practices, resources and supports, challenges, and communication. Participants' responses to the semi-structured questions were transcribed and analyzed to identify themes in experiences. Results suggested six overall themes including: considerations for assessment; cultural impact; linguistic access and barriers; professional preparedness; impact of COVID-19; and helpful tips and resources. The discussion includes recommendations and resources to address obstacles.

Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perceived Competence in Working With Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Clients in the United States

2020 ◽  
pp. 152574012091520
Author(s):  
Sabiha Parveen ◽  
Siva priya Santhanam
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
The United States ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
Culturally And Linguistically Diverse ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Preservice Training ◽  
English Speaking

A clinician’s perceived competence determines his or her ability to attain clinical outcomes and persevere through challenging situations. This study examined the perceived competence of 337 speech-language pathologists (SLPs), including monolingual and bilingual, working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) clients within the United States. Results indicated comparable competence levels of both monolingual and bilingual SLPs in their service delivery to monolingual English-speaking clients. However, bilingual SLPs reported significantly higher competency than monolingual SLPs while working with non-English-speaking clients in different areas of service delivery, including speech and language assessment, dealing with challenging clinical situations, and responding to questions regarding intervention outcomes. It is likely that language concordance, awareness, and understanding of linguistic and cultural expectations of non-English-speakers help surpass communication barriers leading to increased perceived competence among bilingual SLPs. This study summarizes persisting challenges in service delivery of CLD populations and possible recommendations for preservice training of SLPs.

The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence in the Workplace: Results of a Saskatchewan Survey

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052092187
Author(s):  
Crystal J. Giesbrecht
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Small Body ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Violence In The Workplace ◽  
The Impact

The present study adds to the small body of research that illustrates that when individuals are experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) at home, they are impacted at work. Data were collected using an anonymous web-based self-report survey of workers in Saskatchewan, Canada. Survey results demonstrate that IPV is prevalent among the workers surveyed. Half of all survey respondents reported that they had experienced IPV, and for 83%, it impacted them in work in at least one way. Some respondents had lost a job as a result of the abuse. In addition, the survey found that some respondents who had experienced IPV did not identify as having experienced IPV, demonstrating the need for increased public awareness about IPV. Recommendations for workplace responses to IPV are offered.

scholarly journals ‘We are in this together’ voices of speech-language pathologists working in South African healthcare contexts during level 4 and level 5 lockdown of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Skye N. Adams ◽  
Jaishika Seedat ◽  
Kim Coutts ◽  
Kelly-Ann Kater
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
South African ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
The Impact

Background: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has had a significant impact on every South African but more specifically healthcare professionals, including speech-language pathologists (SLPs). In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, South Africa implemented a nationwide lockdown as confirmed cases continued to rise. Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on SLPs has a three-fold purpose: to re-evaluate service provision, service delivery platforms and to identify the need for support to SLPs during a time of crisis. It is also crucial in guiding how policies and interventions need to be modified.Objectives: The study aimed to better understand how the workspace of SLPs in hospitals was impacted by COVID-19, how they experienced this process and the implications for them as healthcare professionals in both the private and public sector throughout South Africa.Methodology: An exploratory cross-sectional study design was used to meet the aims of the study. Thirty-nine SLPs from different provinces in South Africa, working in government and private hospitals during COVID-19, responded to the online survey. Results were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis.Results: SLPs’ roles, responsibilities and service delivery were impacted by COVID-19. It was necessary for typical outpatient therapy services to be modified; there were changes to the role of the SLP in the hospital and inpatient services were curtailed.Conclusion: This study provides insightful information to SLPs employed in hospitals to know that they are experiencing similar challenges. It also confirms the resilience of healthcare professionals, including SLPs, when faced with novel and unprecedented situations.

scholarly journals Virtual Noon Conferences: Providing Resident Education and Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic

PRiMER ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas W. Hahn
Keyword(s):  
Resident Education ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Organ System ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Social Connection ◽  
Perceived Knowledge ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted graduate medical education. Family medicine residents are now doing substantial clinical work and learning from home. We continued to offer academic half-day didactics virtually, but sensed a need for daily resident education and social support, so we implemented a virtual daily noon conference to address these needs. Methods: The virtual noon conferences used web-based technology and had weekly organ system themes with consistent daily learning activities like cases and review questions. Four key components made the conferences collaborative and inclusive; they were led by residents, required minimal preparation by using available materials, were interactive, and promoted social connection with wellness activities. We evaluated the impact on resident-perceived knowledge and wellness over 6 weeks with weekly surveys for residents attending at least one conference that week and a postintervention survey. Results: Of 66 responses to the weekly surveys, 98% agreed that noon conferences helped to increase knowledge and social connection. Of 46 total residents, 35 (76%) answered the postintervention survey, and all agreed that noon conferences helped to increase knowledge, were interactive, and increased social connection. Ninety-one percent favored continuing the noon conferences. More than three-quarters of postintervention survey respondents agreed that virtual noon conferences were equally or more beneficial compared to academic half days for both their education and well-being during the pandemic. Conclusions: Virtual noon conferences have provided regular interactive learning and fostered resident well-being during the pandemic. They can supplement resident curriculum and wellness and can be easily adopted by other programs.  

Leaning upon international directives for optimization: Anemia—Results of the French Lidoanemia-2 Survey.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (29_suppl) ◽  
pp. 180-180
Author(s):  
Vincent Launay-Vacher ◽  
Nicolas Janus ◽  
Lisa Ludwig ◽  
Gilbert Deray ◽  
Florian Scotte
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Improve Patient Care ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Anemia Management ◽  
Short Video ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Improve Patient ◽  
Rbc Transfusion

180 Background: Anemia in cancer patients is common. The LIDOANEMIA-1 survey [Scotté F. MASCC 2015] reported that French clinicians do not follow EORTC guidelines. We aimed at improving EORTC guidelines dissemination among French physicians (FP). This second survey aimed at assessing the impact of our initiative on physicians’ behavior. Methods: Declarative survey conducted in France. The intervention consisted of having physicians watch a short video summarizing EORTC guidelines and their main messages for clinical practice. Evaluation of the impact of the intervention was performed with a 4-question web-based form FP filled in after seeing the video. Results: 319 FP answered the survey. Results are showed in the Table regarding the 4 main items: anemia diagnosis, Hb cut-off for considering RBC transfusion or ESA initiation, and Target Hb level on treatment. Among FP who were not following the guidelines, 67.7, 38.2, 50.8 and 65.2% declared they will follow them after the intervention, respectively for anemia diagnosis, Hb cut-off for considering RBC transfusion or ESA initiation, and Target Hb level on treatment. After the intervention, the expected proportion of FP who will follow EORTC guidelines is 93.2, 69.4, 82.6, and 89.4%, respectively for each item evaluated. Conclusions: Dissemination of guidelines is key to improve patient care. We tested a simple mean of presentation of EORTC guidelines in anemia management in cancer patients which significantly increased the proportion of FP who declare they will follow the guidelines. However, a non-negligible proportion of them does not agree and will not follow them, especially for the Hb cut-off for considering RBC transfusion. [Table: see text]

The Impact of E-Business on the Competitive Landscape - Case of Automotive Industry in Asia

2003 ◽  
pp. 196-205
Author(s):  
Amir Albadvi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Customer Orientation ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Real Value ◽  
Basic Solutions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Asian Developing Countries

This chapter focuses on the power and challenges of e-business in enhancing the competitive advantage in developing countries’ industries and reports of some survey results in the Asian auto-industry. The study confirms that as many web-based businesses are learning that the real value of e-business comes not in the form of sales, but in removing inefficiencies in traditional business models. The study shows that currently, most auto manufacturers in Asia use e-business only for internal administration; despite all the talk of e-business, the development in Asia is slow. The current infrastructure in the industry is largely internally focused, incongruent with the customer-orientation of e-business. Furthermore, the author concluded that due to the uncertain nature of e-business, few companies understand how to integrate e-business into their corporate strategy in Asian developing countries. Companies need a clearly planned vision, starting with basic solutions. From there, the strategy will evolve to solutions in wider marketplaces.

scholarly journals Using Interactive Technology to Disseminate Research Findings to a Diverse Population

2009 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Stockley ◽  
Wanda Beyer ◽  
Nancy Hutchinson ◽  
Jennifer DeLugt ◽  
Peter Chin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skills Training ◽  
Interactive Technology ◽  
Diverse Population ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Milieu De Travail ◽  
Canadian Council ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Case Stories

This paper demonstrates how case stories can be used to disseminate the findings of several case studies on negotiating accommodations in the workplace. It highlights the power of interactive technology and of the partnership between the researchers and the Canadian Council for Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW). The paper describes the process of designing an interactive web-based case story for the purpose of disseminating research findings. The interactive case story is an extension of both the case study and the narrative case story. As part of a larger research project, it is our goal to use interactive case stories to investigate the impact of essential skills training on workers with disabilities who negotiate with employers for workplace accommodations. Résumé Le présent article montre comment les histoires de cas peuvent être utilisées pour diffuser les conclusions de plusieurs études de cas sur la négociation entourant l’aménagement du milieu de travail. Il met en évidence le pouvoir de la technologie interactive et du partenariat entre les chercheurs et le Conseil canadien de la réadaptation et du travail (CCRT). L’article décrit le processus de conception d’une histoire de cas interactive en ligne visant à diffuser des résultats de recherche. L’histoire de cas interactive est un prolongement à la fois de l’étude de cas et du récit de l’histoire de cas. Dans le cadre d’un plus vaste projet de recherche, notre but est d’utiliser des histoires de cas interactives pour étudier l’impact de la formation sur les compétences essentielles chez les travailleurs handicapés qui négocient avec leur employeur pour l’aménagement de leur milieu de travail.

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