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Telehealth Practice in Aphasia: A Survey of UK Speech and Language Therapists, with a Focus on Assessment
| العنوان: | Telehealth Practice in Aphasia: A Survey of UK Speech and Language Therapists, with a Focus on Assessment |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | Katerina Hilari (ORCID |
| المصدر: | International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders. 2024 59(4):1296-1307. |
| الإتاحة: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2024 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Aphasia, Speech Therapy, Speech Evaluation, Medical Evaluation, Computer Mediated Communication, Allied Health Personnel, Foreign Countries, Access to Health Care, Videoconferencing, Barriers, Surveys, Participant Characteristics, COVID-19, Pandemics, Speech Language Pathology |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | United Kingdom |
| DOI: | 10.1111/1460-6984.12996 |
| تدمد: | 1368-2822 1460-6984 |
| مستخلص: | Background and Objectives: Evidence suggests telehealth in speech and language therapy can enhance access to care, cost-effectiveness and satisfaction. However, little is known about use of telehealth in the United Kingdom. Moreover, many assessments/outcome measures for aphasia have been tested for face-to-face administration only, posing challenges to reliable use within the telehealth context. We explored the experiences and views of speech and language therapists (SLTs) working with people with aphasia on using telehealth to conduct assessments/outcome measures, perceived barriers and facilitators in telehealth, and their priorities for research in telehealth aphasia assessment. Method: We explored views of UK SLTs through an online cross-sectional survey (2021) delivered through the Qualtrics platform. The survey covered three main areas: (i) participant demographics; (ii) experience of using telehealth and doing telehealth assessments with people with aphasia post-stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic; and (iii) plans for telehealth post-pandemic. Response formats included yes/no, multiple choice, 5-point Likert scales and open-ended text responses. The survey was expected to take no more than 10 min to complete. Survey data were analysed through descriptive statistics and content analysis of open-ended questions. Results: One hundred twenty-four SLTs responded to the survey. The majority (>80%) used telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic and >90% planned to continue to use telehealth in the future. The most used platforms were Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Attend Anywhere. Access to internet and telehealth platforms, and practical problems (e.g., difficulties sharing resources online, limited functionality of telehealth platforms for assessment) were common barriers. Therapists highlighted that training, resources and materials that assist the administration of assessments were important. Most participants responded that there was a need for existing measures to be tested for administration via telehealth (n = 68, 70.8%). Participants overall felt there was a need for online interactive assessments, more online resources that have been trialled for use via telehealth, accessible formats for resources for people with aphasia and clear instructions for how people with aphasia can access resources. Conclusions: This study provides new insights into the current use of telehealth assessment with people with aphasia in the United Kingdom and directions for future research. Barriers and facilitators identified can support the implementation of telehealth assessment in SLT services. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| رقم الأكسشن: | EJ1431387 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
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Full Text Finder | تدمد: | 1368-2822 1460-6984 |
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| DOI: | 10.1111/1460-6984.12996 |