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Exploring speech-language pathologists' perspectives about living successfully with aphasia
Kyla Brown1, Linda Worrall, Bronwyn Davidson
1Communication Disability Centre and Division of Speech Pathology, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. k.brown1@uq.edu.au
Summary
Speech-language pathologists identified key components of successful living with aphasia, including participation, relationships, and communication. They also highlighted factors like support and personal elements influencing this success.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Aphasia research
- Rehabilitation science
Background:
- Living successfully with aphasia involves positive adaptation, focusing on factors beyond negative outcomes.
- Previous studies centered on individuals with aphasia's perspectives on success, identifying communication, relationships, and purpose.
- Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) offer unique insights into successful living with aphasia and influencing factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore SLPs' perspectives on the meaning of living successfully with aphasia.
- To identify factors SLPs perceive as influencing successful living with aphasia.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 25 SLPs across Australia.
- Interviews focused on the concept of living successfully with aphasia.
- Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Key themes for successful living with aphasia included: participation, community engagement, communication, relationships, autonomy, acceptance, self-esteem, happiness, and purpose.
- Perceived influencing factors comprised support, acceptance, understanding, personal attributes, and SLP services.
Conclusions:
- Further research should investigate how SLPs integrate these themes into clinical practice.
- SLPs must reflect on aligning services with clients' priorities for improved provision.
- Collaborative partnerships between SLPs, individuals with aphasia, and their support networks are crucial for translating research into practice.
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