What is an aphasia-friendly environment?
Contribuinte(s) |
C. Code R. Marshall |
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01/01/2004
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Resumo |
Background: The provision of aphasia-friendly environments is important for reducing the disability experienced by people with aphasia. However, the term aphasia-friendly environment has yet to be explicitly defined in the literature. Aims. This review defines aphasia-friendly environments, critically evaluates the relevant literature. and highlights the gaps in research in this area. Main Contribution: The World Health Organisation's (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) (WHO, 2001) is Used as a framework for identifying the specific barriers and facilitators that need to be considered when creating an aphasia-friendly environment. Research focusing on Multiple ICF environmental factor domains is presented, followed by a review Of Studies that focus on specific environmental factor domains. Conclusions. More research identifying the range of environmental factors that may be important to consider when creating aphasia-friendly environments is required. In addition, further rigorous studies focusing on specific ICF environmental factor domains are needed. |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Psychology Press |
Palavras-Chave | #Conversation Partners #International Classification #Supported Conversation #Training Volunteers #Comprehension #People #Adults #Communication #Stroke #Participation #Clinical Neurology #C1 #321025 Rehabilitation and Therapy - Hearing and Speech #730303 Occupational, speech and physiotherapy |
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Journal Article |