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Best Practices in Obstetrics for Patients Who Are Nonspeaking
Stone Addams1, Susan Fager2, Jessica Gormley2
1University of Kansas Center on Disabilities.
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
|June 18, 2026
Summary
Obstetric care for nonspeaking patients requires a multidisciplinary approach. Key strategies include identifying augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods and ensuring electronic health records flag patient communication needs.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Health Communication
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Nonspeaking individuals require specialized communication strategies during obstetric care.
- Effective communication is crucial for patient safety and positive birth experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline key considerations for multidisciplinary teams providing obstetric care to nonspeaking patients.
- To identify essential components for successful communication and care coordination.
Main Methods:
- Convened a multidisciplinary group of healthcare professionals and patients.
- Discussed challenges and best practices in obstetric care for nonspeaking individuals.
- Identified critical components of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Main Results:
- Essential components of AAC must be identified.
- Healthcare teams need expansion to adequately support AAC users.
- Anticipatory guidance and proactive planning are vital for this patient population.
- Electronic medical records should flag patient communication methods.
Conclusions:
- Integrating AAC support and clear communication protocols enhances obstetric care for nonspeaking patients.
- Systemic changes, including EHR flagging, are necessary to ensure consistent awareness of patient communication needs among providers.
Keywords:
AACaugmentative and alternative communicationnonspeakingobstetricsspeech language pathologyMore Related Videos
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