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Counselling training for speech-language therapists working with people affected by post-stroke aphasia: a systematic review.
CONCLUSIONS: Research in counselling training for speech-language therapists working in post-stroke aphasia is limited, with a small number of primarily low-quality studies available. Training in generic counselling skills and brief psychological approaches with support from mental health professionals in the stroke workplace enabled speech-language therapists to feel knowledgeable, skilled and confident to address the psychological well-being of people affected by post-stroke aphasia. Evidence about the effectiveness of counselling training on speech-language therapists' confidence and competence in practice and on client...
Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders - February 13, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Sekhon JK, Oates J, Kneebone I, Rose M Tags: Int J Lang Commun Disord Source Type: research

Stroke communication partner training: a national survey of 122 clinicians on current practice patterns and perceived implementation barriers and facilitators.
CONCLUSION & IMPLICATIONS: A significant evidence-practice gap exists. Research exploring the implementation of stroke CPT in healthcare settings, expanding evidence to support CPT for the range of post-stroke communication disorders, developing freely accessible step-by-step CPT programmes that consider restrictions in current practice and providing explicit instructions of CPT best practice are warranted. A supportive workplace culture and freely accessible formal training opportunities are also needed. PMID: 30151877 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders - August 27, 2018 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Chang HF, Power E, O'Halloran R, Foster A Tags: Int J Lang Commun Disord Source Type: research

Prognostication in post-stroke aphasia: speech pathologists' clinical insights on formulating and delivering information about recovery
CONCLUSIONS: Speech pathologists use implicit competencies to formulate and deliver aphasia prognoses. A patient-centred, holistic contextualisation of aphasia recovery may enable realistic, optimistic, and constructive conversations about prognosis. These conversations may have therapeutic potential if prognostic uncertainty, emotional adjustment, and conditional outcomes are carefully addressed. Future research should seek to understand the perceptions and preferences of people with aphasia and their significant others.Implications for RehabilitationAphasia prognostication in clinical practice is complex and nuanced, thu...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - May 10, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Bonnie B Y Cheng Brooke Ryan David A Copland Sarah J Wallace Source Type: research

Robot-Assisted Therapy in Upper Extremity Hemiparesis: Overview of an Evidence-Based Approach
Conclusion Robotic therapy has matured and represents an embodiment of a paradigm shift in neurorehabilitation following a stroke: instead of focusing on compensation, it affords focus in ameliorating the impaired limb in line with concepts of neuroplasticity. This technology-based treatment provides intensity, interactivity, flexibility, and adaptiveness to patient's performance and needs. Furthermore, it increases the productivity of rehabilitation care. Of course, efficiency must be discussed within a local perspective. For example, following the cost containment shown in the VA ROBOTICS study (46), the UK Nati...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 23, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Perspectives of U.S. speech-language pathologists on supporting the psychosocial health of individuals with aphasia
CONCLUSIONS: This research highlights the necessity of increased training, as well as improved interprofessional collaboration between SLPs and mental health professionals. Limitations of the study include the potential bias of respondents, as well as the number and scope of the questions and responses. Future studies can employ interviews, trial models for collaboration, and partner with IWA to explore their experiences with psychosocial health support and services.PMID:37481944 | DOI:10.1016/j.jcomdis.2023.106365
Source: Journal of Communication Disorders - July 23, 2023 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Haley Hayashi Michelle Gravier Kristen Gustavson Ellen Bernstein-Ellis Source Type: research