Instructional Course

Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)

Brain Injury

Geriatric Rehabilitation

Military and Veterans Affairs

Neurodegenerative Disease (e.g. MS, Parkinson's disease)

Stroke

IC24: Maximizing Provider Communication with Patients with Neurological Disorders Across Clinical Settings Presentation (810422)

Presenter(s)

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  Jessica A. Brown, PhD, CCC-SLP

  Assistant Professor
  University of Arizona
  Tucson, Arizona

  Presentation Slides Handouts
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  Kelly Knollman-Porter, PhD, CCC-SLP

  Assistant Professor
  Miami University
  Oxford, Ohio

Individuals with acquired neurological disorders suffer from a variety of communication challenges which directly contribute to the quality of care received in rehabilitation settings as well as the patient’s long-term outcomes. Rehabilitation professionals can impact patient outcomes and enhance patient autonomy by implementing facilitative communication techniques. Sometimes referred to as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), communication partner strategies and external supports can be used to ensure that the patient can participate fully in his/her care. The purpose of this instructional course is to provide knowledge of and hands-on practice with facilitative communication techniques to use with individuals with neurological disorders.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the different elements of communication and identify potential communication deficits experienced by individuals with neurological disorders.
• Differentiate between various types of communication supports and strategies (e.g., aided vs. non-aided strategies; no-tech  high-tech supports)
• Summarize evidence regarding the contribution of effective communication to patient care and outcomes
• Understand the continuum of care in regards to communication deficit screening, selection of appropriate communication supports, and implementation of communication strategies
• Construct plans to translate evidence-based communication supports into individualized clinical settings