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Finding a Voice: Improving Communication In Aphasic Patients
Abraham, Nancy Caruso, Christina Luna, Elvin
Abraham, Nancy
Caruso, Christina
Luna, Elvin
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2018
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Nursing
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http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/9130
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Communicating is key between both patient and healthcare providers. On a neuroscience floor with the majority of patients diagnosed with stroke, the likelihood of a patient having aphasia or other communication difficulties is high. Adapting and adjusting to this new communication deficit poses unique barriers for patients in the post-stroke community. In order to improve communication between this distinct patient population and staff, a literature review was conducted from various databases in order to evaluate the effectiveness of using mobile applications as a means of improving communication. Current practices rely on using paper and pen or even communication boards. However, with modern day advances, technology has the ability to make communication seamless. Several articles have shown high satisfaction rates when using these mobile applications and an eagerness to continue to use them. However, many had mixed reviews regarding the applications’ ability to improve communication between staff. Although patients are likely to use electronic devices and have shown benefit with using them, the articles have not shown a definitive correlation in improvement of communication between patients and staff. In addition, research has found that older adults are less likely to utilize new technology. With the limitations found in these devices, there is much improvement to be made in order for electronic communication devices to be made effective in the clinical setting.
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