Decolonizing Speech-Language Pathology Practice in Acquired Neurogenic Disorders

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Penn ◽  
Elizabeth Armstrong ◽  
Karen Brewer ◽  
Barbara Purves ◽  
Meaghan McAllister ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The World ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Transformative Approach ◽  
Neurogenic Disorders

Indigenous peoples throughout the world, despite being known to suffer from increased risk of stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI), are marginalised in terms of access to rehabilitation services and have poorer health outcomes than non-indigenous peoples. Speech-language pathology services for indigenous people with aphasia have rarely been discussed in either clinical or research fora in this field, with few guidelines available for clinicians when working with indigenous clients, families, and communities. Exploiting the broad input gathered through the collective problem-solving of a focus group, the paper integrates the input of a group of practitioners and researchers at an international roundtable held in 2016 to generate a “declaration” of issues that need to be addressed regarding aphasia services for indigenous clients with aphasia. The paper aims to promote a transformative approach to service delivery that is driven by decolonizing attitudes and practices, and acknowledges historical, sociopolitical, linguistic, and family contexts as a framework for understanding indigenous clients with aphasia.

Impetus for Change: Speech-Language Pathology Around the Globe

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (17) ◽  
pp. 3-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cindy Gill ◽  
Sneha Bharadwaj ◽  
Paula Chance ◽  
Nancy Quick ◽  
Sarah Wainscott
Keyword(s):  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Language Pathology

Approximately 56 countries in the world have speech-language pathology services which are promoted on public websites, The International Directory of Communication Disorders (2016), or The American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association resources (e.g., ASHA, 2016). For the remaining 140+ countries, sources detailing speech-language pathology services and academic programming are not readily available and the status of the profession is unclear. However, recent global efforts have highlighted the lack of rehabilitation services for persons in many countries. This article will review the barriers and solutions for change in locations where services such as speech-language pathology are not available, as well as recent developments that have prompted elevation of the rights of persons with disabilities.

International Telesupervision: The Clinical Fellowship Experience

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
David W. Rule ◽  
Lisa N. Kelchner
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
The United States ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Access To Services ◽  
East African ◽  
The World ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
National Certification

Telepractice technology allows greater access to speech-language pathology services around the world. These technologies extend beyond evaluation and treatment and are shown to be used effectively in clinical supervision including graduate students and clinical fellows. In fact, a clinical fellow from the United States completed the entire supervised clinical fellowship (CF) year internationally at a rural East African hospital, meeting all requirements for state and national certification by employing telesupervision technology. Thus, telesupervision has the potential to be successfully implemented to address a range of needs including supervisory shortages, health disparities worldwide, and access to services in rural areas where speech-language pathology services are not readily available. The telesupervision experience, potential advantages, implications, and possible limitations are discussed. A brief guide for clinical fellows pursuing telesupervision is also provided.

scholarly journals Considerations for Postacute Rehabilitation for Survivors of COVID-19

10.2196/19462 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. e19462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Mary Sheehy
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Outpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Rehabilitation Needs ◽  
And Function

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was first reported on December 31, 2019. Because it has only been studied for just over three months, our understanding of this disease is still incomplete, particularly regarding its sequelae and long-term outcomes. Moreover, very little has been written about the rehabilitation needs of patients with COVID-19 after discharge from acute care. The objective of this report is to answer the question “What rehabilitation services do survivors of COVID-19 require?” The question was asked within the context of a subacute hospital delivering geriatric inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. Three areas relevant to rehabilitation after COVID-19 were identified. First, details of how patients may present have been summarized, including comorbidities, complications from an intensive care unit stay with or without intubation, and the effects of the virus on multiple body systems, including those pertaining to cardiac, neurological, cognitive, and mental health. Second, I have suggested procedures regarding the design of inpatient rehabilitation units for COVID-19 survivors, staffing issues, and considerations for outpatient rehabilitation. Third, guidelines for rehabilitation (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology) following COVID-19 have been proposed with respect to recovery of the respiratory system as well as recovery of mobility and function. A thorough assessment and an individualized, progressive treatment plan which focuses on function, disability, and return to participation in society will help each patient to maximize their function and quality of life. Careful consideration of the rehabilitation environment will ensure that all patients recover as completely as possible.

scholarly journals FOR THE 1ST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMMUNICATION VOICE AND SWALLOW DISORDERS; 13-15 MARCH 2015

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Amina Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Human Race ◽  
Human Infants ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
National Conference ◽  
The World ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Multiple Languages

It was indeed an enormous honour for the College of Speech Language and Hearing Sciences (CSLHS), Ziauddin University to host our country’s 1st National Conference on Communication Voice and Swallow disorders (1NCCVS), with distinguished speakers and guests enthusiastically participating from India, England, UAE, America, Sweden, Lahore and Islamabad, endeavoring to bring Pakistan on the world map in the field of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. Communication is inherent to our existence; it is the divine blessing that makes us who we are. Language magnanimously characterizes the human race and has the power to bind those that share it as a common medium of shared thoughts and information amongst one another. Proficient knowledge and use of multiple languages by people of our world can profoundly affect their socio-cultural beliefs and practices. Human infants are born with the potential to acquire language, which is one of the most miraculous human abilities that encompasses sensory, neuromotor, psycholinguistic, social and cognitive skills.

Social Communication Following Adult Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review of Theoretical Models

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 1735-1748
Author(s):  
◽  
Lindsey Byom ◽  
Therese M. O'Neil-Pirozzi ◽  
Rik Lemoncello ◽  
Sheila MacDonald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Language Pathology

Purpose Social communication is the set of abilities that allows individuals to achieve relevant social goals across contexts. Speech-language pathology evaluation and treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related social communication problems should be informed by evidence-supported theories of social communication. The primary purpose of this article is to summarize the results of a scoping review of theoretical models that speech-language pathologists may apply to the evaluation and treatment of social communication problems of adults with TBI. Method A scoping review was conducted of PubMed, PsycINFO, and Embase for sources published in English between 1989 and 2020 that described human social communication and participation. Resulting sources were systematically examined for social communication models. Results Nine theoretical models were identified that speech-language pathologists may apply to their assessment and treatment of social communication abilities of adults with TBI. Identified models were categorized thematically into one of three classes: cognitive models, social competence models, and pragmatic models. Using a framework developed for the purposes of this article, each identified model was evaluated, and one exemplar model in each class is described in depth. Conclusions Social communication problems in adults post-TBI are common. The existence of multiple models empowers speech-language pathologists to select individual-focused assessment and treatment approaches to maximize intervention outcomes.

Understanding Cognitive Communication Needs in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Issues Identified at the 2020 International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Angela Ciccia ◽  
Jennifer P. Lundine ◽  
Katy H. O'Brien ◽  
Jessica Salley ◽  
Sarah Krusen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Interdisciplinary Teams ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Communication Needs

Purpose In early 2020, the second International Cognitive-Communication Disorders Conference was held to provide an opportunity for researchers and clinician-scientists to discuss the most recent advances and pressing issues in the care of individuals with cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs). Presentations and discussions resulted in the identification of four areas in need of attention: (a) terminology, (b) training, (c) interdisciplinary teams, and (d) pediatrics. We will explore the four themes identified at ICCDC, specifically expanding on how terminology, training, and teams intersect in pediatric traumatic brain injury care. Additionally, we will provide two case studies to highlight the integration of these themes and suggest ways to advance clinical service provision across medical and educational settings for persons with CCDs through the lens of pediatrics. Conclusion While speech-language pathology has come a long way since the original discussion of CCD over 30 years ago, clinicians and researchers have ongoing opportunities to help advance the ways in which speech-language pathologists offer support to persons, specifically children, with CCDs and to continue to advance the profession.

An International Perspective on Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer A. Ostergren ◽  
Sara M. Aguilar
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
The United States ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
World Health ◽  
Policy Statement ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
The World ◽  
Language Pathology

In 2011, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank highlighted several pressing concerns in the area of service provision to individuals with disabilities, including a global shortage of rehabilitation personnel. The use of mid-level workers was recommended as one strategy for improving human resource capacity in this area. In the United States, speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) are one type of mid-level worker that has received recent attention. The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) updated its policy statement on SLPAs in 2013 and also implemented a voluntary affiliation for assistants in 2011. Unfortunately, a paucity of research exists in the United States on this topic. Internationally, however, researchers have reported on the topic of assistants in the field of speech-language pathology. This manuscript serves as an integrative review of the research literature on the topic of assistants in the field of speech-language pathology from an international perspective, including information on the effectiveness of assistants in service provision, important elements related to their training and supervision, opinions from supervisors on this topic, and novel extensions of assistant services to areas such as cross-disciplinary tasks and telerehabilitation.

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