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ENHANCING COMMUNICATION THROUGH THE USE OF AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION IN PATIENTS STATUS POST TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

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2011
Abstract/Description:
Patients who suffer from traumatic brain injury often face communication deficits during their hospital stay. This thesis intended to examine approaches the nurse can use to facilitate communication in collaboration with the speech-language pathologist. A review of literature was conducted to examine current research on the most effective devices used to facilitate communication in this patient population. Research revealed that low-technology devices were the most effective means of communicating in the hospital setting. Barriers to effective communication were identified as lack of time, education and access to the devices. Recommendations for future research include developing a documentation component that emphasizes nursing assessment and intervention through collaboration with the SLP. Additional recommendations for research include the examination of impact of AAC use on patient satisfaction and outcomes. Communication using AAC is necessary in order to improve patient outcomes for traumatic brain injured individuals. This can be achieved through increased collaboration with the SLP, and increased nursing knowledge of the available devices and their implementation.
Title: ENHANCING COMMUNICATION THROUGH THE USE OF AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION IN PATIENTS STATUS POST TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.
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Name(s): Greene, ReAnna, Author
Amidei, Christina , Committee Chair
University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource: text
Date Issued: 2011
Publisher: University of Central Florida
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: Patients who suffer from traumatic brain injury often face communication deficits during their hospital stay. This thesis intended to examine approaches the nurse can use to facilitate communication in collaboration with the speech-language pathologist. A review of literature was conducted to examine current research on the most effective devices used to facilitate communication in this patient population. Research revealed that low-technology devices were the most effective means of communicating in the hospital setting. Barriers to effective communication were identified as lack of time, education and access to the devices. Recommendations for future research include developing a documentation component that emphasizes nursing assessment and intervention through collaboration with the SLP. Additional recommendations for research include the examination of impact of AAC use on patient satisfaction and outcomes. Communication using AAC is necessary in order to improve patient outcomes for traumatic brain injured individuals. This can be achieved through increased collaboration with the SLP, and increased nursing knowledge of the available devices and their implementation.
Identifier: CFH0003859 (IID), ucf:44702 (fedora)
Note(s): 2011-05-01
B.S.N.
Nursing, College of Nursing
Masters
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Subject(s): Traumatic Brain Injury
Augmentative. Alternative Communication
Brain Injury
Trauma
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0003859
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Host Institution: UCF

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