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Engagement in clinical interaction: an introduction.

Nina Simmons-Mackie¹, Dana Kovarsky

¹Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana, USA. nmackie@selu.edu

Seminars in Speech and Language

|January 16, 2009

Summary

This article defines social engagement, the interpersonal involvement shown through verbal and nonverbal cues in interactions. It highlights the need to study client engagement in speech-language pathology to improve clinical practices.

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Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Communication Studies
Linguistics

Background:

Engagement signifies interpersonal involvement in social interactions.
It is observable through verbal and nonverbal cues.
Engagement spans global (community life) to local (conversation) levels.

Purpose of the Study:

To define and review the concept of engagement in social interaction.
To highlight the limited study of engagement in speech-language pathology.
To advocate for increased focus on client engagement in clinical settings.

Main Methods:

Literature review and conceptual analysis.
Exploration of engagement across diverse contexts (child development, education, healthcare).
Identification of engagement signals in social exchanges.

Main Results:

Engagement is a multifaceted concept crucial for social exchanges.
Engagement has been examined in various fields but is underrepresented in speech-language pathology.
Understanding engagement can inform strategies for enhancing clinical interactions.

Conclusions:

Further research on engagement in speech-language pathology is warranted.
Heightening client engagement can improve clinical practices and communicative outcomes.
This special issue aims to provide insights into improving engagement in clinical interactions.