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Interprofessional Collaboration With Aphasic Patients: A Survey Based Study On Implementation And Benefits, Emily Foster, Alexa Wagner
Interprofessional Collaboration With Aphasic Patients: A Survey Based Study On Implementation And Benefits, Emily Foster, Alexa Wagner
Graduate Independent Studies - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Interprofessional practice (IPP), collaboration of professionals from different backgrounds working together to provide services, is of growing importance in speech-language pathology and across other disciplines in the vast health field (WHO, 2010). The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) stresses the importance of communicating roles and responsibilities of health professionals to provide the best quality care for patients (Dixon & Oandasan, 2015). In order to understand the roles and responsibilities across disciplines, health care professionals and students need to be provided with the necessary education. Currently, an initiative for interprofessional competency is being constructed to provide more involved education for …
Interprofessional Collaboration With Aphasic Patients, Maxwel Doman
Interprofessional Collaboration With Aphasic Patients, Maxwel Doman
Graduate Independent Studies - Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Voice And Communication Therapy For The Transgender Or Transsexual Client: Service Delivery And Treatment Options, Carly J. Clark
Voice And Communication Therapy For The Transgender Or Transsexual Client: Service Delivery And Treatment Options, Carly J. Clark
Graduate Independent Studies - Communication Sciences and Disorders
TG/TS individuals often face discrimination when seeking health care services such as provider judgment. Further, TG/TS individuals may be unaware of culturally competent service providers or the range of services that exist to aid them in their transition. Through extensive review of the literature, these issues will be highlighted in the coming pages to help future clients and clinicians gain the information necessary to obtain and provide effective interventions, respectively.
Interprofessional Collaboration And Traumatic Brain Injury, Elizabeth Rizzi, Melissa Tapia
Interprofessional Collaboration And Traumatic Brain Injury, Elizabeth Rizzi, Melissa Tapia
Graduate Independent Studies - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Within the scope of practice of speech-language pathology, the goal of intervention for patients with TBI is to achieve the highest level of independent function possible to facilitate participation in daily living. Treatment is always individualized for individuals with TBI based on the specific characteristics present. It is best to provide treatment in the language(s) used by the individual as well as incorporate and consider the cultural values and norms of the individual. There are several treatment options available for patients with TBI, which include identifying the best service delivery model appropriate for their lifestyle (ASHA, 2016).