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Assessing and treating communication disorders.

K J Kallail1

  • 1University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita.

American Family Physician
|February 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Communication disorders affect speech, language, or hearing, with hearing loss being most common. Family physicians play a key role in recognizing, evaluating, and coordinating care for these conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Audiology
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Communication disorders encompass challenges in speech, language, and hearing.
  • Speech issues include articulation, fluency, and voice disorders.
  • Language impairments involve receptive, expressive, and pragmatic abilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define communication disorders and their types.
  • To highlight the prevalence of hearing loss.
  • To outline the family physician's role in managing these disorders.

Main Methods:

  • This abstract is based on a definition and overview of communication disorders.
  • It describes the scope of speech and language impairments.
  • It identifies hearing loss as a primary communication disorder.

Main Results:

  • Communication disorders are broadly categorized into speech, language, and hearing impairments.
  • Hearing loss is identified as the most frequent communication disorder.
  • The family physician's responsibilities include recognition, supervision of evaluation, therapy coordination, and patient/family support.

Conclusions:

  • Family physicians are integral to the management of communication disorders.
  • Early recognition and coordinated care are crucial for patients with speech, language, or hearing issues.
  • Physicians facilitate comprehensive support for individuals and families affected by communication challenges.

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