Mobasheri, M.H., King, D., Judge, S. orcid.org/0000-0001-5119-8094 et al. (9 more authors) (2016) Communication aid requirements of intensive care unit patients with transient speech loss. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. pp. 1-11. ISSN 0743-4618
Abstract
Alert and transiently nonvocal intensive care unit (ICU) patients are dependent on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Unfortunately, the literature demonstrates that existent AAC devices have not been widely adopted, and unaided methods are often the primary modalities used despite being insufficient, and frustrating. We present the results of a qualitative semi-structured interview study with 8 ex-ICU patients, 4 ICU patient relatives, and 6 ICU staff, exploring their AAC needs and requirements. Participants identified important AAC hardware, software, and content requirements. Salient factors impacting on AAC adoption in the ICU setting were also highlighted and included the need for staff training and bedside patient assessment. Based on the study results, we propose a series of recommendations regarding the design and implementation of future AAC tools specifically targeted at this group.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 Taylor & Francis. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Augmentative and alternative communication; Communication aid; Critical care; Intensive care; Speech disorder |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Health and Related Research (Sheffield) > ScHARR - Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 12 Dec 2016 16:19 |
Last Modified: | 20 Nov 2017 01:38 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2016.1235610 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/07434618.2016.1235610 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:109422 |