Common practices of Speech and language pathologists about partner oriented training to treat aphasia

Objective: To find the common practices among speech language pathologists regarding partner-oriented training for aphasic patients. Method: The exploratory, qualitative study was conducted at Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan, from March 1 to May 31, 2021, and comprised speech la...

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Main Authors: Fazaila Ehsaan, Nazia Mumtaz
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Language:English
Published: Pakistan Medical Association 2024-05-01
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Online Access:https://jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/10173
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description Objective: To find the common practices among speech language pathologists regarding partner-oriented training for aphasic patients. Method: The exploratory, qualitative study was conducted at Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan, from March 1 to May 31, 2021, and comprised speech language pathologists working with aphasiac patients for at least 5 years in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. Data was collected using a structured interview guide that were conducted online. The recorded interviews were transcribed, and the data was subjected to thematic analysis. Result: Of the 10 subjects, 6(60%) were females and 4(40%) were males. Overall, 6(60%) subjects had professional experience of >10 years. Thematic analysis showed that most of the speech language pathologists used traditional approaches for aphasia treatment, and counselling of patient’s caregiver was done. However, there was no formal tool in Urdu language to provide basic communication strategies for the patient’s caregivers or their communication partners. The participants recommended efforts to develop such a tool. Conclusion: There was found a dire need of communication partner training (CPT) programme for aphasia patients and their significant others with appropriate linguistic and cultural norms to facilitate them with the aim of improving their quality of life. Key Words: Aphasia, Quality of life, Speech therapies, Acquired communication disorder, Partner communication.
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spelling doaj-art-ac0d359c708d461abdaa684e71cd41622025-08-20T02:40:43ZengPakistan Medical AssociationJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association0030-99822024-05-0174610.47391/JPMA.10173Common practices of Speech and language pathologists about partner oriented training to treat aphasiaFazaila Ehsaan0Nazia Mumtaz1Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, PakistanRiphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan Objective: To find the common practices among speech language pathologists regarding partner-oriented training for aphasic patients. Method: The exploratory, qualitative study was conducted at Riphah International University, Lahore, Pakistan, from March 1 to May 31, 2021, and comprised speech language pathologists working with aphasiac patients for at least 5 years in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad. Data was collected using a structured interview guide that were conducted online. The recorded interviews were transcribed, and the data was subjected to thematic analysis. Result: Of the 10 subjects, 6(60%) were females and 4(40%) were males. Overall, 6(60%) subjects had professional experience of >10 years. Thematic analysis showed that most of the speech language pathologists used traditional approaches for aphasia treatment, and counselling of patient’s caregiver was done. However, there was no formal tool in Urdu language to provide basic communication strategies for the patient’s caregivers or their communication partners. The participants recommended efforts to develop such a tool. Conclusion: There was found a dire need of communication partner training (CPT) programme for aphasia patients and their significant others with appropriate linguistic and cultural norms to facilitate them with the aim of improving their quality of life. Key Words: Aphasia, Quality of life, Speech therapies, Acquired communication disorder, Partner communication. https://jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/10173AphasiaQuality of lifeSpeech therapiesAcquired communication disorderPartner communication
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Common practices of Speech and language pathologists about partner oriented training to treat aphasia
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Aphasia
Quality of life
Speech therapies
Acquired communication disorder
Partner communication
title Common practices of Speech and language pathologists about partner oriented training to treat aphasia
title_full Common practices of Speech and language pathologists about partner oriented training to treat aphasia
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title_full_unstemmed Common practices of Speech and language pathologists about partner oriented training to treat aphasia
title_short Common practices of Speech and language pathologists about partner oriented training to treat aphasia
title_sort common practices of speech and language pathologists about partner oriented training to treat aphasia
topic Aphasia
Quality of life
Speech therapies
Acquired communication disorder
Partner communication
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