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Understanding death, dying, and the critically ill: a concern for speech-language pathologists.

R E Potter, C R Schneiderman, G M Gibson

    Journal of Communication Disorders
    |November 1, 1979
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    Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) need to understand the behaviors of critically and terminally ill patients. Familiarity with psychological stages of dying and disability is essential for effective patient care, especially for the aging population.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Humanities
    • Psychology
    • Speech-Language Pathology

    Background:

    • The role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) is expanding within rehabilitation teams.
    • SLPs increasingly provide direct services to geriatric patients.
    • Understanding patient psychological states is crucial for effective therapeutic intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To educate speech-language pathologists (SLPs) on the behaviors exhibited by critically and terminally ill individuals.
    • To highlight the importance of understanding psychological stages associated with physical crisis, disability, and the dying process for SLPs.
    • To underscore the growing relevance of this knowledge for SLPs working with the elderly in rehabilitation settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on patient behaviors during critical illness and end-of-life.

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  • Analysis of psychological stages related to physical crisis, disability, and death.
  • Discussion of the implications for speech-language pathology practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Critically and terminally ill patients exhibit specific behavioral patterns.
    • Awareness of psychological stages (e.g., denial, anger, acceptance) aids in patient management.
    • SLPs require this knowledge to effectively support patients and their families.

    Conclusions:

    • Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) must be knowledgeable about the psychological dynamics of critically and terminally ill patients.
    • This understanding is vital for SLPs to provide comprehensive care within interdisciplinary teams, particularly for aging populations.
    • Integrating psychological insights enhances the effectiveness of SLPs in end-of-life and rehabilitation care.