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Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness
Published on: August 1, 2017
Comprehensive, Person-Centered Assessment of Persons Living With Aphasia
Objective:
To describe how case managers can adapt their assessment practices to intentionally engage people living with aphasia in both the assessment and care planning process.
Primary Practice Settings:
Home and community care.
Conclusion:
Case managers can support meaningful engagement for people living with aphasia by using evidence-based strategies and aphasia-friendly communication. A skilled, encouraging assessor amplifies the voice of the person with aphasia through a person-centered assessment and care planning process incorporating client input, caregiver insights, observational cues, and clinical documentation.
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