Communication aids provision 1983–1986
作者:
C. M. Rowley,
J. Stowe,
J. Bryant,
M. A. Chamberlain,
期刊:
International Journal of Language&Communication Disorders
(WILEY Available online 1988)
卷期:
Volume 23,
issue 1
页码: 1-11
ISSN:1368-2822
年代: 1988
DOI:10.3109/13682828809019871
出版商: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
关键词: communication aids;communication impaired
数据来源: WILEY
摘要:
ABSTRACTIn 1983, a study was undertaken to document aspects of communication aids provision. Two national surveys (one of manufacturers and the other of district speech therapists), were carried out (Phase I), and then a prospective year's study, based on Phase 1 data, set up in nine selected districts (Phase 2). Data on 32 new adult users of 39 communication aids were gathered and various findings summarised: (1) the need to ensure maximum compatibility between user and aid through thorough assessment, the involvement of both user and carer, training in aid usage and regular monitoring by the therapist; (2) the extent of use isnotimportant, rather the importance placed on the degree of use by the user; (3) the need to promote more extensive clinical trials of communication aids; (4) a wider training for speech therapy students in the new technology and then post‐college opportunities to keep abreast of current developments. Regarding policy, the usefulness of a loan bank is proven, together with the need for easier access to funding. Further, direct referral procedures help to ensure speedy, effective provisio
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