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Cochrane F, Singleton-Bray J, Canendo W, Cornwell P, Siyambalapitiya S. "Working together… I can't stress how important it is": Indigenous Health Liaison Officers' insights into working with speech-language pathologists and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with stroke and TBI. Int J Speech Lang Pathol 2024; 26:149-161. [PMID: 37552611 DOI: 10.1080/17549507.2023.2181225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Providing culturally safe speech-language pathology services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with acquired communication disorders (ACDs) may be challenging for non-Indigenous speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Indigenous Health Liaison Officers (IHLOs) may share common histories and culture with patients, and provide valuable insights about cultural safety. The study aim was to explore IHLOs' experiences of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults post-stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI), and with the SLPs who provide services to these peoples. METHOD Using an interpretive description collaborative research design informed by culturally responsive principles, IHLOs (n = 7) participated in interviews facilitated by Aboriginal researchers and the principal investigator. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis, informed by perspectives of Aboriginal researchers. RESULT Two themes, Connection and Spirit and Emotion, and six interdependent categories described how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have, and need, strong connections to family, country, health professionals, and ACD practices. Without these connections, patients' wellbeing may be deeply affected. CONCLUSION SLPs must collaborate with IHLOs and patients' family members and draw on their cultural knowledge, expertise, and guidance when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and ensure connections are created. These connections contribute to culturally safe and responsive speech-language pathology practice.
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- Frances Cochrane
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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- College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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Kelly C, Cornwell P, Hewetson R, Copley A. The pervasive and unyielding impacts of cognitive-communication changes following traumatic brain injury. Int J Lang Commun Disord 2023; 58:2131-2143. [PMID: 37424402 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.12923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) are common in the traumatic brain injury (TBI) population. Despite this, there has been limited research that explores the long-term impacts of reduced cognitive-communication functioning on daily life for this population. AIMS To identify the long-term impacts of cognitive-communication impairment as reported by adults with TBI and their significant others. METHODS & PROCEDURES A qualitative descriptive approach grounded in phenomenology was used. Semi-structured, one-on-one interviews were conducted with adults with CCDs following TBI (n = 16) and their significant others (n = 12) to explore their lived experiences. OUTCOMES & RESULTS Reflexive thematic analysis revealed an overarching theme of 'The pervasive and unyielding impacts of cognitive-communication changes on daily life following TBI'. Within this overarching theme, three subthemes were identified: (1) self-awareness of communication changes; (2) fatigue; and (3) self-identity and life roles. CONCLUSION & IMPLICATIONS The findings from this study highlight the long-term negative impacts of reduced cognitive-communication functioning on daily life. Health professionals supporting this population should consider ways to reduce the significant impact CCDs have on the lives of adults following TBI and their significant others. In addition, the findings highlight the importance of long-term rehabilitation services following TBI, with further research needed that explores how these services can be optimised. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS What is already known on this subject Cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) affect the majority of adults who experience moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) and encompass any component of communication that is affected by cognition. The hallmark characteristic of CCDs are breakdowns that affect social communication skills as well as cognitive-linguistic deficits. Combined, these can have dramatic implications for a person's quality of life, their level of independence, employment opportunities and social participation. There has been limited research to date that explores the long-term impacts of CCDs on the lives of adults following TBI. Further research that explores these impacts is needed to improve the support services and rehabilitation models of care available for this population. What this study adds The overarching theme was 'The pervasive and unyielding impacts of communication changes on daily life following TBI' with subthemes including changed communication, self-awareness of communication changes, fatigue and self-identity and life roles. The findings from this study highlight the long-term negative impacts of reduced cognitive-communication functioning on everyday functioning and quality of life as well as the importance of long-term rehabilitation services following TBI. What are the clinical implications of this work? Speech-language therapists and other health professionals working with this clinical population should consider how to address the significant and long-lasting impacts of CCDs. Due to the complex nature of the barriers experienced by this clinical population, an interdisciplinary targeted approach is advised wherever possible when providing rehabilitation services.
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- Crystal Kelly
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Kelly C, Cornwell P, Copley A, Hewetson R. Speech pathologists' perspectives when managing adults following traumatic brain injury in community-based rehabilitation settings: A qualitative investigation. Int J Speech Lang Pathol 2023; 25:787-796. [PMID: 35996961 DOI: 10.1080/17549507.2022.2110940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Purpose: Across Australia and New Zealand, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) routinely assess and treat adults with cognitive-communication disorders following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Despite their regular involvement, little is known about how clinicians provide management to this client group, particularly in community-based contexts. Therefore the aim of this study is to explore the clinical practices of SLPs who have experience working in community-based rehabilitation services with adults with cognitive-communication disorders following TBI.Method: A qualitative descriptive study using one-on-one semi-structured interviews was conducted as part of an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. Fourteen SLPs with experience working with individuals with TBI completed an interview with content analysis used to explore the data.Result: The overarching theme identified was that a "Client-centred and inclusive approach to community-based rehabilitation services" is required. The three subthemes to emerge from the data included the importance of utilising a (1) "flexible service delivery approach", with (2) "meaningful therapy focus", and (3) "collaboration" with multidisciplinary team members and significant others when managing this client group.Conclusion: SLPs play a crucial role in client-centred inclusive rehabilitation for community-dwelling adults with cognitive-communication disorders following TBI. The complexity of working with this population requires current and future models of care to incorporate an interdisciplinary approach that is flexible in its delivery and meaningful in focus.
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- Crystal Kelly
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia and
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia and
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia and
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Baker A, Cornwell P, Gustafsson L, Lannin NA. Implementing a tailored, co-designed goal-setting implementation package in rehabilitation services: a process evaluation. Disabil Rehabil 2023:1-12. [PMID: 37551867 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2243589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims to evaluate the process of implementing an evidence-based goal-setting package into five rehabilitation services across the continuum of rehabilitation. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study used a mixed methods approach guided by Medical Research Council (MRC) recommendations for conducting process evaluations, the RE-AIM framework, and the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). This study will evaluate the reach, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of the goal-setting package over six months. RESULTS Environmental context and resources, the clinician's social and professional role and identity, social influences and clinician beliefs about goal-setting consequences and individuals' capabilities were all identified as barriers or enablers throughout the implementation process. Community rehabilitation services faced challenges implementing paper-based resources, whilst inpatient rehabilitation sites faced challenges engaging nursing staff in the interdisciplinary approach to goal-setting. Social influences were an enabler in two sites that used the case conference format to facilitate setting common goals. Clinicians in all sites continued to express difficulties implementing shared decision-making with people who had cognitive impairments or were no longer progressing in their rehabilitation. CONCLUSIONS A team-based approach to implementing the goal-setting interventions centred around the case conference format appeared to be the most successful mode for implementing interdisciplinary person-centred goal-setting.
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- Amanda Baker
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- Statewide Rehabilitation Clinical Network, Clinical Excellence Division, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
- Allied Health, Physiotherapy Department, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Nambour, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia
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Baker A, Cornwell P, Gustafsson L, Stewart C, Lannin NA. Implementation of best practice goal-setting in five rehabilitation services: A mixed-methods evaluation study. J Rehabil Med 2023; 55:jrm4471. [PMID: 37548542 PMCID: PMC10424097 DOI: 10.2340/jrm.v55.4471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This implementation study aimed to enhance the key elements of clinical practice goal-setting across 5 rehabilitation services. DESIGN This study followed a participatory action research approach guided by the Knowledge to Action framework. METHODS Medical record audits and structured client interviews were conducted prior to and following 12 weeks of implementation, in order to evaluate the success of the goal-setting implementation package. RESULTS Medical record audits and interviews conducted pre-implementation (audits n = 132, interviews n = 64), post-implementation (audits n = 130, interviews n = 56) and at 3-month follow-up (audits n = 30) demonstrated varied success across sites. Following implementation 2 sites significantly improved their common goal focus (site 1 p ≤ 0.001, site 2 p = 0.005), these sites also demonstrated a significant increase in clients reporting that they received copies of their rehabilitation goals (site 1 p ≤ 0.001, site 2 p ≤ 0.001). Four sites improved client action planning, feedback and review, and 3 sites enhanced their specificity of goal-setting. At 3-month follow-up 4 sites had continued to improve their common goal focus; however, all sites decreased the specificity of their goal-setting. CONCLUSION Elements of the implementation package were successful at enhancing the goal-setting process; however, how the package is implemented within the team may impact outcomes.
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- Amanda Baker
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane; Statewide Rehabilitation Clinical Network, Clinical Excellence Division, Queensland Health, Brisbane; Allied Health, Physiotherapy Department, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Sunshine Coast.
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane; The Hopkins Centre, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Brisbane
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane; The Hopkins Centre, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Brisbane
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- Allied Health, Physiotherapy Department, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Sunshine Coast
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia
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Cochrane F, Siyambalapitiya S, Cornwell P. Assessment and rehabilitation of acquired communication disorders in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with stroke or traumatic brain injury: a retrospective chart review. Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:1154-1164. [PMID: 35343342 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2055160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE Speech-language pathologists' (SLP) management practices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with acquired communication disorder (ACD), following stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI), are not well understood. This study explores SLPs' management approaches for ACDs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults post-stroke or TBI. MATERIALS AND METHODS SLPs' documented notes were analysed from a two-year retrospective medical record review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults (≥18 years), admitted to a regional Queensland hospital with principal diagnoses of stroke or TBI. RESULTS SLPs frequently used informal approaches to assess ACDs. English-language formal assessment tools were also used in conjunction with the informal approaches. ACD diagnosis was more common in stroke than TBI patients. One-third of patients with ACD received inpatient rehabilitation at the study site. SLPs infrequently documented cultural or linguistic adaptions to assessment or interventions. CONCLUSIONS Informal approaches to assess ACDs were commonly employed which may be because they are perceived to be more culturally appropriate. Clinical guidelines for stroke and TBI should accommodate the diversity of cultures and languages. Better consideration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communication styles and incorporation of these into SLP ACD management approaches may facilitate accurate diagnosis and culturally safe rehabilitation services.Implications for RehabilitationInformal approaches for assessment and intervention of ACDs, that incorporate yarning and salient tasks, are likely to be more culturally appropriate and safe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.More flexibility and guidance in the use of culturally and linguistically appropriate alternative assessment approaches are required in the National stroke guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.The adoption of enhanced models of culturally secure ACD service provision, that incorporate frequent SLP engagement with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander support person during assessment and rehabilitation, are needed.There is an imperative for health professionals to actively account for culture and language difference in rehabilitation practices to ensure Indigenous peoples worldwide receive equitable and culturally-responsive services.
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- Frances Cochrane
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Minga J, Sheppard SM, Johnson M, Hewetson R, Cornwell P, Blake ML. Apragmatism: The renewal of a label for communication disorders associated with right hemisphere brain damage. Int J Lang Commun Disord 2023; 58:651-666. [PMID: 36448626 PMCID: PMC10006294 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.12807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Right hemisphere communication disorders are neither consistently labelled nor adequately defined. Labels associated with right hemisphere brain damage (RHD) are broad and fail to capture the essence of communication challenges needed for stroke-related service provisions. Determination of rehabilitation needs and best-practice guidelines for the education, management and functional improvement of communication disorders after RHD are all predicated on an apt diagnostic label and disorder characteristics. AIMS In this paper apragmatism is proposed as a potential communication-specific diagnostic label for the impairments in communication that occur after RHD. In particular, the researchers aimed: (1) to establish an operational definition of apragmatism; and (2) to describe the linguistic, paralinguistic and extralinguistic communication deficits under the umbrella term apragmatism. METHODS & PROCEDURES An international collaborative of researchers with expertise in RHD followed a multilevel approach to consider the utility of apragmatism as a diagnostic label. Adopting the relational approach to concept mapping, the researchers engaged in a series of group meetings to complete four levels of mapping: (1) identify and review, (2) define, (3) expert discussion and (4) label determination. MAIN CONTRIBUTION Apragmatism was established as a suitable diagnostic label for the impairments in communication associated with RHD. The paper offers an operational definition and description of the linguistic, paralinguistic and extralinguistic features of apragmatism through evidence summaries and examples from people with RHD retrieved from the RHDBank. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS The adoption of the term apragmatism offers an opportunity to capture the hallmark of RHD communication deficits. The use of the term is recommended when referencing the pragmatic language impairments in this population. Apragmatism, which may co-occur with or be exacerbated by cognitive impairments, can interfere with the ability to interpret and convey intended meaning and impact the lives of right hemisphere stroke survivors and their families. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS What is already known on the subject RHD results in a heterogeneous group of deficits that range in cognitive-communicative complexity. Many of the deficits are subsumed under pragmatics. For example, adults with RHD may demonstrate tangential or verbose communication, insensitivity to others' needs and feelings, prosodic changes, minimal gesture use and facial expression, and more. While descriptions of pragmatic impairments pervade the literature, there is no consistently used diagnostic label. The clinical consequences of this absence include difficulty with inter- and intra-disciplinary communication about these patients, difficulty consolidating findings across research studies, and challenges in communicating about these pragmatic changes with patients, families and other stakeholders. What this paper adds to existing knowledge The term apragmatism is proposed as a diagnostic label to consistently describe pragmatic communication changes after RHD. Apragmatism is characterized using three components of pragmatics: linguistic, paralinguistic and extralinguistic. Descriptions and examples of these three components are provided with supplemental transcripts retrieved from the RHDBank. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? Adoption of the term apragmatism by speech and language therapists and other medical and rehabilitation professionals has the potential to provide consistency in describing the abilities and challenges experienced by people following a right hemisphere stroke. Such improvements may help drive the development of evidence-based assessments and treatments for this population.
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- Jamila Minga
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine, Phone: + 1-919-681-2279
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Chapman University, Phone +714-516-4516
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nazareth College, Phone: + 1-585-389-4412
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Phone: +61 7 567 87667
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Phone: +61 (0)7 3735 4257
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Houston, Phone: +1-713-743-2894
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Kelly C, Cornwell P, Copley A, Hewetson R. Community-based rehabilitation for adults with cognitive-communication disorders following traumatic brain injury: A mixed methods investigation. Brain Inj 2022; 36:1010-1018. [PMID: 35899295 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2022.2105953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the experiences and perspectives of speech pathologists when delivering cognitive-communication therapy to adults following traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODS An explanatory sequential mixed methods design was used to explore the practices of speech pathologists working in community-based rehabilitation (CBR) settings. The first participant group completed an in-depth online survey, whilst the second group participated in an interview to discuss their processes and recommendations when managing adults following TBI. RESULTS Participants highlighted the need for services to be client-centered and inclusive in their approaches to meet the rehabilitation needs of people following TBI in community-based settings. The key features identified to achieve this included utilizing a flexible service delivery approach, implementation of meaningful therapy, as well as inclusion of significant others. CONCLUSIONS These findings provide a snapshot of the current practices employed by a range of speech pathology services across Australia and New Zealand. Health professionals and rehabilitation service providers should consider the key factors highlighted by the participants when designing future CBR models of care for this client group.
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- Crystal Kelly
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Baker A, Cornwell P, Gustafsson L, Stewart C, Lannin NA. Developing tailored theoretically informed goal-setting interventions for rehabilitation services: a co-design approach. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:811. [PMID: 35733190 PMCID: PMC9214993 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08047-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background Several active ingredients contribute to the purposes and mechanisms of goal-setting in rehabilitation. Active ingredients in the goal-setting process include, interdisciplinary teamworking, shared decision-making, having meaningful and specific goals, and including action planning, coping planning, feedback, and review. Clinicians have expressed barriers and enablers to implementing these active ingredients in rehabilitation teams. Interventions designed to improve goal-setting practices need to be tailored to address context specific barriers and enablers. Attempts to understand and enhance goal-setting practices in rehabilitation settings should be supported using theory, process models and determinant frameworks. Few studies have been undertaken to enhance goal-setting practices in varied case-mix rehabilitation settings. Methods This study is part of a larger program of research guided by the Knowledge to Action (KTA) framework. A multisite, participatory, codesign approach was used in five sites to address three stages of the KTA. (1) Focus groups were conducted to understand barriers and enablers to implementing goal-setting at each site. Following the focus groups three staff co-design workshops and one consumer workshop were run at each site to (2) adapt knowledge to local context, and to (3) select and tailor interventions to improve goal-setting practices. Focus groups were analysed using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and informed the selection of behaviour change techniques incorporated into the implementation plan. Results Barriers and enablers identified in this study were consistent with previous research. Clinicians lacked knowledge and understanding of the differences between a goal and an action plan often confusing both terms. Clinicians were unable to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of comprehensive action planning and review processes that extended beyond initial goal-setting. Interventions developed across the sites included staff training modules, a client held workbook, educational rehabilitation service flyers, interdisciplinary goal-based case conference templates, communication goal boards and a key worker model. Implementation plans were specifically established for each site. Conclusions Rehabilitation teams continue to struggle to incorporate a truly client-centred, interdisciplinary model of goal-setting in rehabilitation. Whilst clinicians continue to lack understanding of how they can use aspects of goal-setting to enhance client outcomes and autonomy in rehabilitation settings. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-022-08047-6.
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- Amanda Baker
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia. .,Clinical Excellence Division, Statewide Rehabilitation Clinical Network, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia. .,Physiotherapy Department, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Allied Health, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia.
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Physiotherapy Department, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Allied Health, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.,Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia
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Hogan C, Fleming J, Cornwell P, Shum DHK. The impact of using implementation intentions as task instructions on prospective memory performance after stroke. Neuropsychol Rehabil 2021; 33:239-254. [PMID: 34753411 DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2021.1997766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Prospective Memory (PM), the ability to remember to carry out intentions in the future, is often impaired after stroke. Little is known about rehabilitation of PM post-stroke with literature limited by small sample sizes and reliance on self-reported memory performance. Implementation intentions may make prospective remembering more automatic and follow a simple if-then structure (if X occurs, then I will do Y), focusing on the cue rather than the task. We aimed to investigate the effect of implementation intentions on PM post-stroke. Twenty-eight individuals with stroke and 27 controls were randomly allocated to a standard instruction or implementation intention condition and completed an assessment battery over two sessions. Implementation intention instructions were provided for PM tasks on the Delayed Message Task, Lexical Decision Prospective Memory Task (LDPMT), and the Virtual Reality Prospective Memory Shopping Task. The implementation intention groups performed better on all PM tasks compared to the standard instruction group, but no results reached statistical significance, likely due to the small sample size. In addition, the implementation intentions group monitored the time significantly more on the LDPMT than those in the standard instruction group.
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- Christy Hogan
- School of Applied Psychology and The Hopkins Centre, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Australia.,The Prince Charles Hospital Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong.,School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Nathan, Australia
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Finch E, Ward EC, Brown B, Cornwell P, Hill AE, Hill A, Hobson T, Rose T, Scarinci N, Marshall J, Cameron A, Shrubsole K. Setting a prioritized agenda to drive speech-language therapy research in health. Int J Lang Commun Disord 2021; 56:768-783. [PMID: 34048119 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.12626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prioritized research agendas are viewed internationally as an important method for ensuring that health research meets actual areas of clinical need. There is growing evidence for speech-language therapy-prioritized research agendas, particularly in disorder-specific areas. However, there are few general research priority agendas to guide speech-language therapy research. AIMS To collaboratively develop a prioritized research agenda for an Australian public health context with clinical speech-language therapists (SLTs), academic SLTs and consumers of speech-language therapy services. METHODS & PROCEDURES An initial stimulus list of potential research areas for prioritization was collected from SLTs via an online survey. Two categories (service delivery and expanded scope of practice) were selected from this list for prioritization due to their relevance across multiple health services. The Nominal Group Technique (NGT) was used to develop a prioritized research agenda for each of the two categories. One NGT session was conducted with each of the three participant groups (clinical SLTs, academic SLTs, consumers) for each category (total NGT sessions = six). The prioritization data for each group within each category were summed to give a single, ranked prioritized research agenda for each category. OUTCOMES & RESULTS Two prioritized research agendas were developed. Within each agenda, SLTs and consumers prioritized a need for more research in areas related to specific practice areas (e.g., Alternative and Augmentative Communication, Communication Partner Training), as well as broader professional issues (e.g., telehealth, working with culturally and linguistically diverse families). CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS The current findings support the need for funding proposals and targeted projects that address these identified areas of need. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS What is already known on this subject Evidence-based practice is a critical component of SLT practice. There is often a disconnect between the research evidence generated and areas of clinical need, and in some areas a lack of evidence. Prioritized research agendas can help drive research in areas of clinical need. What this paper adds to existing knowledge A collaborative, prioritized SLT research agenda was developed using the NGT according to the views of clinical SLTs, academic SLTs and consumers of speech-language therapy services in a conglomerate of public health services. SLTs and consumers identified a need for further research in specific areas of SLT practice as well as broader emerging professional issues What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? Targeted research projects funded on a large scale are required to address these identified areas of need. Other health services around the world could replicate this prioritization process to drive research in areas of clinical need.
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- Emma Finch
- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- Children's Health Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD, Australia
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BACKGROUND Goals are vital in rehabilitation; however, how goal-setting occurs varies widely in clinical practice. This study aims to review goal-setting practices across the rehabilitation continuum within varied case mix services in Queensland, Australia. METHOD A descriptive multisite qualitative case study with medical record audits and interviews of adult rehabilitation clients was used to evaluate four propositions across three inpatient and two community rehabilitation services. The propositions evaluated the process in which goal-setting occurs, action planning and review of goals, as well as the type, specificity and client-centeredness of goals set. RESULTS Goals (n = 1120) were often poorly defined, focussed on short term physical functioning and were predominantly set by individual disciplines with the client rather than using an interdisciplinary approach. Clients were not consistently given action plans to pursue goals (n = 59, 18%) and the review of goal progress (n = 60, 18%) was limited. Few clients reported receiving copies of their rehabilitation goals (n = 16, 25%). CONCLUSION Goal-setting in rehabilitation should be specific, meaningful and include the client in action planning, feedback and review. However, goal-setting in rehabilitation is often multidisciplinary and unstructured.Implications for rehabilitationBest-practice rehabilitation team goal-negotiation and goal-setting should include a common goal focus and incorporate components of staff and client action planning, coping planning, feedback and review.Rehabilitation clients prefer shared-decision making approaches to setting meaningful and personalised goals, however, require time and support to engage in the goal-setting and negotiation process.Rehabilitation clinicians need training and support to improve their goal negotiation and goal writing skills to create specific, understandable and meaningful goals with rehabilitation clients.
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- Amanda Baker
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia.,Statewide Rehabilitation Clinical Network, Clinical Excellence Division, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia.,Allied Health, Department of Physiotherapy, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Nambour, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.,Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia
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Hewetson R, Cornwell P, Shum DHK. Relationship and Social Network Change in People With Impaired Social Cognition Post Right Hemisphere Stroke. Am J Speech Lang Pathol 2021; 30:962-973. [PMID: 33621120 DOI: 10.1044/2020_ajslp-20-00047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Purpose This article investigated relationship and social network change in the presence of a social cognition impairment post right hemisphere (RH) stroke. Impaired emotion perception and inferential reasoning are sources of interpersonal difficulty in people with social cognition impairment after traumatic brain injury. People with an RH stroke have also been identified as vulnerable to interpersonal relationship change. However, the influence of impairments in particular domains of communication or cognition on relationship and social network maintenance is yet to be explored. Method A multiple-case study methodology allowed for testing of theoretically developed propositions by exploring social networks and relationships within and between seven participant-proxy dyads. Purposeful recruitment was based on first-onset RH stroke and impaired social cognition, as determined by The Awareness of Social Inference Test. Results Social network size reduction (71.4%, n = 5) and interpersonal relationship change (85.7%, n = 6) were attributed to altered communication style, impairments in social cognition, and reduced insight and/or motivation. The spouse emerged as a facilitator of social engagement. Conclusion This study contributes to our understanding of the challenges experienced by people with impaired social cognition post RH stroke in maintaining relationships and their social networks.
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- Ronelle Hewetson
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Schwarz M, Ward EC, Cornwell P, Coccetti A, D'Netto P, Smith A, Morley-Davies K. Exploring the Validity and Operational Impact of Using Allied Health Assistants to Conduct Dysphagia Screening for Low-Risk Patients Within the Acute Hospital Setting. Am J Speech Lang Pathol 2020; 29:1944-1955. [PMID: 32780593 DOI: 10.1044/2020_ajslp-19-00060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine (a) the agreement between allied health assistants (AHAs) and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) when completing dysphagia screening for low-risk referrals and at-risk patients under a delegation model and (b) the operational impact of this delegation model. Method All AHAs worked in the adult acute inpatient settings across three hospitals and completed training and competency evaluation prior to conducting independent screening. Screening (pass/fail) was based on results from pre-screening exclusionary questions in combination with a water swallow test and the Eating Assessment Tool. To examine the agreement of AHAs' decision making with SLPs, AHAs (n = 7) and SLPs (n = 8) conducted an independent, simultaneous dysphagia screening on 51 adult inpatients classified as low-risk/at-risk referrals. To examine operational impact, AHAs independently completed screening on 48 low-risk/at-risk patients, with subsequent clinical swallow evaluation conducted by an SLP with patients who failed screening. Results Exact agreement between AHAs and SLPs on overall pass/fail screening criteria for the first 51 patients was 100%. Exact agreement for the two tools was 100% for the Eating Assessment Tool and 96% for the water swallow test. In the operational impact phase (n = 48), 58% of patients failed AHA screening, with only 10% false positives on subjective SLP assessment and nil identified false negatives. Conclusion AHAs demonstrated the ability to reliably conduct dysphagia screening on a cohort of low-risk patients, with a low rate of false negatives. Data support high level of agreement and positive operational impact of using trained AHAs to perform dysphagia screening in low-risk patients.
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- Maria Schwarz
- Speech Pathology and Audiology Department, Logan Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia
- School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute, School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Mount Gravatt, Queensland, Australia
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- Speech Pathology and Audiology Department, Logan Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia
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- Speech Pathology Department, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Queensland, Australia
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- Speech Pathology Department, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, Queensland, Australia
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- Speech Pathology Department, QEII Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Coopers Plains, Queensland, Australia
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Schwarz M, Ward EC, Cornwell P, Coccetti A. Dysphagia screening using an allied health assistant delegation model: service considerations for implementation. Disabil Rehabil 2020; 44:1275-1283. [PMID: 32780603 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1800109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Three facilities, involved in introducing a model of Allied Health Assistant (AHA) delegated dysphagia screening, examined barriers and facilitators to service implementation. MATERIALS AND METHODS The 3 facilities varied in size, services and location. AHAs (n = 4) and speech-language therapists (SLTs; n = 4) directly involved in implementation at each site completed semi-structured interviews exploring the implementation experience. Analysis was guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). RESULTS There was differential implementation across the sites. Facilitators to implementation fell within the CFIR Innovation Characteristic domain, with the "relative advantage" of the model and "design, quality and packaging" of the training and implementation resources being key facilitators. Barriers related to the Innovation Characteristic domain, regarding the tool's "adaptability" in terms of screening tools selected and the implementation environment. Issues with the Inner Setting domain, specifically the "structural characteristics," the "compatibility" of the model and the "relative priority" of the model's implementation within other organizational priorities were also barriers. CONCLUSIONS Although the service model was perceived to have relative advantage, compatibility with local work-flow priorities and service needs must be thoroughly considered if AHA delegated dysphagia screening is to be beneficial as a service model to address increasing dysphagia referral demands.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONDysphagia is a disabling condition which may result in medical, social and operational complications.The demands of screening, assessing, managing and providing rehabilitation for dysphagia are increasing, therefore alternative models of service delivery including delegation are increasingly being considered and implemented.This study provides evidence regarding the context and facilitators of successful AHA dysphagia screening model implementation.This evidence contributes to a growing knowledge base of delegation practices for the management of staffing resources and building of capacity for rehabilitation service delivery.
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- Maria Schwarz
- Speech Pathology and Audiology Department, Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, Australia.,School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute, School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Mount Gravatt, Australia
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- Speech Pathology and Audiology Department, Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, Australia
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El-Chami C, Foster AR, Johnson C, Clausen RP, Cornwell P, Haslam IS, Steward MC, Watson REB, Young HS, O'Neill CA. Organic osmolytes increase expression of specific tight junction proteins in skin and alter barrier function in keratinocytes. Br J Dermatol 2020; 184:482-494. [PMID: 32348549 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND The epidermal barrier is important for water conservation, failure of which is evident in dry-skin conditions. Barrier function is fulfilled by the stratum corneum, tight junctions (TJs, which control extracellular water) and keratinocyte mechanisms, such as organic osmolyte transport, which regulate intracellular water homeostasis. Organic osmolyte transport by keratinocytes is largely unexplored and nothing is known regarding how cellular and extracellular mechanisms of water conservation may interact. OBJECTIVES We aimed to characterize osmolyte transporters in skin and keratinocytes, and, using transporter inhibitors, to investigate whether osmolytes can modify TJs. Such modification would suggest a possible link between intracellular and extracellular mechanisms of water regulation in skin. METHODS Immunostaining and quantitative polymerase chain reaction of organic osmolyte-treated organ-cultured skin were used to identify changes to organic osmolyte transporters, and TJ protein and gene expression. TJ functional assays were performed on organic osmolyte-treated primary human keratinocytes in culture. RESULTS Immunostaining demonstrated the expression of transporters for betaine, taurine and myo-inositol in transporter-specific patterns. Treatment of human skin with either betaine or taurine increased the expression of claudin-1, claudin-4 and occludin. Osmolyte transporter inhibition abolished this response. Betaine and taurine increased TJ function in primary human keratinocytes in vitro. CONCLUSIONS Treatment of skin with organic osmolytes modulates TJ structure and function, which could contribute to the epidermal barrier. This emphasizes a role for organic osmolytes beyond the maintenance of intracellular osmolarity. This could be harnessed to enhance topical therapies for diseases characterized by skin barrier dysfunction.
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- C El-Chami
- Centre for Dermatology Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Centre for Dermatology Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- TRI Princeton, 601 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ, 08540, USA
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- Centre for Dermatology Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.,Department of Biological Sciences, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH, UK
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- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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- Centre for Dermatology Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.,NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Dermatology Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.,Department of Dermatology, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Dermatology Research, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK
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Prospective Memory (PM) is the memory for completing future intentions. This study aimed to compare self-reported PM of individuals with stroke to healthy controls, to determine if PM is impaired after stroke. Additionally, self-reported PM for individuals with stroke was compared to significant-other reports, ascertaining a level of self-awareness of PM function. Twenty-eight individuals with stroke, 25 significant-others, and 27 healthy controls completed the Brief Assessment of PM (BAPM) and the Prospective and Retrospective Memory Questionnaire (PRMQ) as part of a larger study. Individuals with stroke reported significantly more Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADL) PM failures compared to controls on Part A of the BAPM. On Part B, individuals with stroke reported BADL PM failures to be less problematic/important than controls, suggesting a lack of self-awareness into the consequences of PM failure. Individuals with stroke also reported significantly more PM and RM failures compared to controls on the PRMQ. No significant differences were found between individuals with stroke and their significant-others on both the BAPM and PRMQ. Results of this study helped to clarify the previous research and highlighted that individuals with stroke reported more PM failures than controls but underestimated the importance of such memory lapses.
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- Christy Hogan
- School of Applied Psychology, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Mt Gravatt, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Australia.,The Prince Charles Hospital Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Chermside, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong.,School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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Schwarz M, Ward EC, Cornwell P, Coccetti A. Delegation models in dysphagia management: Current policy, clinical perceptions and practice patterns. Int J Speech Lang Pathol 2020; 22:163-173. [PMID: 31262204 DOI: 10.1080/17549507.2019.1632932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Purpose: Delegation to Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) is an effective workforce solution in a number of areas of adult speech-language pathology (SLP) practice. However, reports of AHA delegation in the area of dysphagia management are limited. The aim of this study was to synthesise information from policy documents and current clinical practice to examine the nature of AHA delegation in dysphagia management.Method: A mixed method design involving a document review of 13 policy documents on AHA delegation, and a survey of 44 SLP managers regarding current delegation models.Result: Policy and current practice were largely congruent. Despite policy support for AHA delegation, 77% reported using delegation models but only 26% used them fairly often/very often in dysphagia management. Both policy and survey findings support AHA training prior to task delegation, however, the nature of training was unspecified. Good governance is integral to successful delegation and managers recognised the need to increase standardisation of AHA capability assessment.Conclusion: AHA delegation in dysphagia management is supported by policy and is being implemented in clinical services. However further work detailing governance and training requirements is needed, as well as systematic evaluation of the safety and benefits of these models.
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- Maria Schwarz
- Speech Pathology and Audiology Department, Logan Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute, School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia
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- Speech Pathology and Audiology Department, Logan Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia
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Hodson T, Wall B, Gustafsson L, Eriksson G, Cornwell P. Occupational engagement following mild stroke in the Australian context using the occupational gaps questionnaire. Scand J Occup Ther 2020; 28:384-390. [PMID: 31906780 DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2019.1709541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is a need for research to identify the impact of mild stroke on occupational engagement. The Occupational Gaps Questionnaire (OGQ) measures the difference between a person's actual and preferred occupational engagement. AIMS/OBJECTIVES This study aimed to test the feasibility of the English version of the OGQ, and describe occupational gaps of people with mild stroke. MATERIAL AND METHODS A mixed methods, cross-sectional study involving 10 people with mild stroke at 1 and/or 9 months after stroke. Quantitative data were summarised descriptively and thematic analysis explored qualitative responses. RESULTS Participants reported a mean of 6.7 (SD 5.1) gaps at 1-month and 3.00 (SD 2.1) gaps at 9-months. Outdoor activities, work, sports, and light home and heavy-duty maintenance were identified as gaps at both time-points. Two themes emerged from the qualitative analysis: Drivers of occupation and Occupations can be challenged or enabled. An additional finding in terms of feasibility was drawn from qualitative data: Feasibility of Conducting the OGQ with people with mild stroke. CONCLUSIONS AND SIGNIFICANCE The English version of the OGQ was found to be a feasible instrument for identifying occupational gaps following mild stroke and may be suitable to support research and clinical practice with this population.
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- Tenelle Hodson
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Division of Occupational Therapy, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation Medicine, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Hodson T, Gustafsson L, Cornwell P. Unveiling the complexities of mild stroke: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the mild stroke experience. Aust Occup Ther J 2019; 66:656-664. [DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Tenelle Hodson
- School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Health and Behavioural Sciences Faculty University of Queensland St Lucia QLD 4072
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- School of Allied Health Sciences Griffith University Nathan QLD 4111 Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences Griffith University Nathan QLD 4111 Australia
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Huang AJR, Siyambalapitiya S, Cornwell P. Speech pathologists and professional interpreters managing culturally and linguistically diverse adults with communication disorders: a systematic review. Int J Lang Commun Disord 2019; 54:689-704. [PMID: 31115956 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.12475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2018] [Revised: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Speech pathologists who work with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) adults with acquired communication disorders (ACDs), in predominately English-speaking countries, are legally and ethically bound to work with professional interpreters to overcome language barriers and provide equitable services. As levels of migration and ageing populations continue to rise globally, there will be an increasing need for speech pathologists to work with professional interpreters to manage the growing numbers of CALD adults with ACDs. Speech pathologists and professional interpreters face unique challenges when working together due to the need to focus on the intricacies of communication. AIMS This systematic review explores how speech pathologists and professional interpreters work together to manage CALD adults with ACDs by investigating the existing research context and the challenges and strategies reportedly used by these professions. METHODS & PROCEDURES A systematic quantitative literature review methodology was used to guide the review process, along with relevant items from the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist. Five online scholarly databases (CINAHL, PubMED, Scopus, ScienceDirect and Web of Science) were searched using key search terms. Study inclusion criteria were: (1) original research reported in English; (2) informed our understanding of speech pathologists and professional interpreters working together; (3) focused on the management of ACDs; and (4) focused on working with CALD adults. OUTCOMES & RESULTS Ten studies that met inclusion criteria were identified and included in the review. Half of the studies were conducted in Australia. Study designs were either surveys or single-case designs (e.g., case reports or qualitative case studies). Most participants were monolingual, female speech pathologists. Interpreter participants were mainly involved in assessment tasks using face-to-face service delivery. Common challenges reported by participants were speech pathologists being unsure of the accuracies of interpretations by interpreters, and unclear role expectations from both professions. Pre-session briefings and training of both professions were the primary strategies used and recommended. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS This review identified emerging research relating to speech pathologist and professional interpreter interactions, which were limited predominantly to the perspectives of speech pathologists. Several challenges were reported. While strategies to facilitate interprofessional practice were proposed, the efficacy and utility of the strategies has not been investigated to date. Further in-depth studies are needed to examine how the professions work together, and to explore feasibility and effectiveness of implementing proposed strategies to optimize service delivery to CALD adults with ACDs.
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- Anne J R Huang
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast/Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast/Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast/Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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Background: Mild stroke occurrences are rising and in order to comprehensively understand the experience of this health phenomenon, the context in which people with mild stroke live must be explored. Spouses are an important part of the lives of this population, but their experiences are yet to be fully understood.Aims/Objectives: To answer the question: "What is the essence of the mild stroke experience from the perspective of spouses during the first 9-months after acute hospital discharge, in Australia?"Materials and Methods: Qualitative study involving four spouses at 9-months post-acute hospital discharge for their family member. Interpretative phenomenological analysis used to analyze interview transcripts.Results: Two themes identified: (1) Activities gained but time lost, and (2) Small changes but big impacts. The first theme portrays the increase in daily activity that spouses experienced due to caregiving related activities, which impacted on their occupational participation. The second highlights the impact that people with mild strokes' behavioral and emotional changes can have on spouses.Conclusions and Significance: Whilst spouses generally return to their daily routines after a family members' mild stroke, some will experience increased time pressures and occupational disruptions. Health providers should prepare spouses for behavioral and emotional changes in people with mild stroke.
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- Tenelle Hodson
- School of Health & Rehabilitation, Health and Behavioural Sciences Faculty, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Hodson T, Gustafsson L, Cornwell P. "Just got to live life as it comes": A case study of the spousal-dyad longitudinal mild stroke transitional experience. Brain Inj 2019; 33:1200-1207. [PMID: 31216900 DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2019.1629625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Objective: To longitudinally explore the transition home for a spousal dyad following mild stroke, in the context of a mild stroke-specific health service. Research Design: A case study approach, using an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), was identified as suitable for this study, as it enabled the essence of the phenomenon to be examined. Method: Participants were purposively chosen from a Randomised Control Trial (RCT), to reflect the average age, gender and marital status of the mild stroke population. The participants were a male (age 64) and his wife (age 62). Participants received the RCT intervention. Semi-structured interviews were completed separately with participants at 1-, 3-, 6- and 9- months post stroke. Results: Two themes were identified: (1) The Unexpected, Undesirable and Short-Lived, and (2) The New 'Normal'. The first theme reflects the confusion, adjustment and adaptation that occurred for the couple, especially during the first month at home. The second represents the couple's journey back to their everyday lives following hospital discharge, but also the questions and changes that remained present at 9-months post-discharge. Conclusions: Themes demonstrate an ongoing process of adjustment and the contextual nature of the transitional experience. Results also indicate the need to ensure that individuals have access to mild-stroke specific information across the transition continuum.
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- Tenelle Hodson
- a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland , Queensland , Australia
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- a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland , Queensland , Australia.,b School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University , Brisbane , Australia
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- b School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University , Brisbane , Australia
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Godfrey M, Cornwell P, Eames S, Hodson T, Thomas T, Gillen A. Pre-discharge home visits: A qualitative exploration of the experience of occupational therapists and multidisciplinary stakeholders. Aust Occup Ther J 2019; 66:249-257. [PMID: 30740713 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The evidence base surrounding occupational therapy pre-discharge home visits discusses current practices, potential beneficial outcomes and limitations. However, research is limited, regarding how clinical teams determine which patients receive this service. This study aims to explore perceptions of occupational therapists and multidisciplinary stakeholders concerning pre-discharge home visits through their experiences and current practice in the Australian context. METHOD A qualitative descriptive approach, using thematic analysis, was employed. Four focus groups were included, comprising 27 health professionals: novice occupational therapists (n = 6), experienced occupational therapists (n = 8), occupational therapy managers (n = 5), and multidisciplinary team members (n = 8). RESULTS Three key themes relating to pre-discharge home visits in clinical practice emerged. The first theme of 'Recognition of Clinical Factors' reflected that aspects of the person's occupational performance, environmental and care needs, were prime indicators considered for a pre-discharge home visit. Secondly, 'Contextual and Pragmatic Influences', described clinical setting realities as being significant considerations and strongly mediating practice. A third theme of 'Perceptions of Value' showed awareness of the utility of pre-discharge home visits, while also recognising need to enhance ongoing practice. CONCLUSION This qualitative study provides information on factors influencing decision-making regarding pre-discharge home visits from the hospital setting. Clinical factors were presented as key considerations, but clinicians' experiences and perceptions of contextual influences suggest an explanatory factor for practice variation. While multidisciplinary stakeholders' broadly demonstrated similar rationales for pre-discharge home visits as those of occupational therapists, therapists' decision-making processes for pre-discharge home visits were shaped by their experience level. Clinicians' experience finds pre-discharge home visits to have value and in the absence of clear evidence-based criteria for whom this element of practice should be provided, participants supported the development of a decision-making support tool to assist in decision-making.
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- Maureen Godfrey
- Occupational Therapy Department, The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Chermside, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia.,Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Chermside, Queensland, Australia
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- Community and Oral Health Directorate, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brighton, Queensland, Australia.,Division of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- Division of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
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Pain T, Patterson S, Kuipers P, Cornwell P. Evaluation of the State-Wide Implementation of an Allied Health Workforce Redesign System: Utilisation of the Calderdale Framework. APJHM 2018. [DOI: 10.24083/apjhm.v13i3.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Increasing demand for allied health services is driving workforce redesign towards greater productivity within budgetary constraints. To date, there has been limited research into workforce redesign tools at an organisational level. The aim of this article was to evaluate an implementation of The Calderdale Framework for state-wide service delivery workforce redesign within allied health settings across Queensland.
Method: A multi-phase methodology with mixed methods of data collection was used. This included analysis of documents, staff surveys, and semi-structured, in-depth interviews with staff from work units utilising the Framework across the state.
Findings: The primary mechanisms for implementation were staff training and provision of centralised resources. Across the state, all health services engaged in training and most completed associated workforce redesign projects. However, the number and type of projects varied across the state as did the successful projects. Feedback from staff indicated the structured nature of the framework was viewed positively, but was time intensive to perform. Local contextual factors heavily influenced workforce redesign success.
Conclusion: Key factors pertaining to state-wide workforce redesign include: providing coordinated and centralised systems to support staff, ensuring adequate training, prioritising the development of key local staff, and proactively managing local contextual factors.
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Tyack Z, Kuys S, Cornwell P, Frakes KA, McPhail SM. Reproducibility, longitudinal validity and interpretability of the Disease Burden Morbidity Assessment in people with chronic disease. Chronic Illn 2018; 14:310-325. [PMID: 30103618 DOI: 10.1177/1742395318789469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the reproducibility, longitudinal validity, and interpretability of the disease burden morbidity assessment in people with chronic conditions including multimorbidity. METHODS The study was conducted using a longitudinal cohort design. A large consecutive sample of adult patients at an Australian community-based rehabilitation service was included with testing at baseline and three-month follow-up (testing longitudinal validity and interpretability). A smaller subsample of patients completed a one-week test-retest (testing reproducibility). Outcome measures included the Disease Burden Morbidity Assessment and 36-item Short-Form Health Survey. Participants in the study received tailored, interdisciplinary intervention between baseline, and three-month follow-up but did not typically receive intervention between baseline and retest. RESULTS The longitudinal validity and interpretability sample included 351 participants and the reproducibility sample included 56 participants. Longitudinal validity and interpretability were generally supported with hypotheses supported or partly supported and a small percentage of lowest total scores for impact on daily activities (0.6% at baseline, 1.3% at three-month follow-up). Reproducibility parameters were acceptable for the total score measuring impact on daily activities (e.g. ICC = 0.76). DISCUSSION Reproducibility, longitudinal validity, and interpretability of the disease burden morbidity assessment were generally supported for community-based chronic disease patients.
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- Zephanie Tyack
- 1 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Queensland, Australia.,2 Queensland University of Technology, School of Social Work and Public Health, Queensland, Australia.,6 School of Social Work and Public Health, Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Queensland, Australia
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- 3 Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith Health Centre, Queensland, Australia.,4 Metro North Hospital and Health Service, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland, Australia.,5 School of Physiotherapy, Australian Catholic University, Queensland, Australia
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- 3 Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith Health Centre, Queensland, Australia.,4 Metro North Hospital and Health Service, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland, Australia
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- 2 Queensland University of Technology, School of Social Work and Public Health, Queensland, Australia.,6 School of Social Work and Public Health, Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Queensland, Australia
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Cochrane F, Siyambalapitiya S, Cornwell P. Speech-language pathology services for Indigenous Australian adults with acquired communication disorders: a systematic quantitative literature review. Speech, Language and Hearing 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/2050571x.2018.1544729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Frances Cochrane
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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Cornwell P, Bunn J, Fancher CM, Payzant EA, Hubbard CR. Current capabilities of the residual stress diffractometer at the high flux isotope reactor. Rev Sci Instrum 2018; 89:092804. [PMID: 30278732 DOI: 10.1063/1.5037593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/18/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The engineering diffractometer 2nd Generation Neutron Residual Stress Facility (NRSF2) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor was built specifically for the mapping of residual strains. NRSF2 is optimized to investigate a wide range of engineering materials by providing the user a selection of monochromatic neutron wavelengths to maintain the selected Bragg reflection near 2θ = 90°, which is the optimal scattering geometry for strain mapping. Details of the instrument configuration and operation are presented, and considerations for experimental planning are also discussed. Selected examples of recent residual stress work completed with NRSF2 are presented to highlight capabilities.
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- P Cornwell
- Neutron Scattering Science Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, USA
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- Neutron Scattering Science Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, USA
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- Neutron Scattering Science Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, USA
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- Neutron Scattering Science Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, USA
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- Material Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, USA
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Tyack Z, Kuys S, Cornwell P, Frakes KA, McPhail S. Health-related quality of life of people with multimorbidity at a community-based, interprofessional student-assisted clinic: Implications for assessment and intervention. Chronic Illn 2018; 14:169-181. [PMID: 28803493 DOI: 10.1177/1742395317724849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Objective This study examined the relationship between the number of comorbidities and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and between select physical conditions and HRQoL. Differences in HRQoL in comparison to a normative sample were also examined. Method A cross-sectional study among people with multimorbidity ( n = 401) attending a community-based, interdisciplinary health clinic was conducted. HRQoL was measured using the eight dimensions of the SF-36. Multiple linear regression and t-tests were used to analyse the data. Results A downward trend in HRQoL continued from 2 to 14 concurrent comorbidities. Patients with a higher number of comorbidities reported greater deficits in HRQoL, when age, gender, education and perceived social support were controlled for (beta = -0.11 to -0.31). The impact of the number of comorbidities was greatest for the bodily pain dimension of the SF-36 (beta = -0.31). Deficits were greatest for people with gastrointestinal conditions and back pain or sciatica. Moderate to large deficits in HRQoL compared to a normative population were found (Cohen's d = 0.54-1.16). Discussion Understanding associations between the number and type of physical comorbidities and HRQoL may assist clinical services to design broad but targeted interventions to optimize HRQoL in this group of people.
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- Zephanie Tyack
- 1 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Queensland, Australia.,2 Queensland University of Technology, Queensland, Australia
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- 4 Menzies Health Institute Queensland, G40 Griffith Health Centre, Queensland, Australia.,5 The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Queensland, Australia.,6 School of Physiotherapy, Australian Catholic University, Queensland, Australia
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- 4 Menzies Health Institute Queensland, G40 Griffith Health Centre, Queensland, Australia.,5 The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Queensland, Australia
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- 2 Queensland University of Technology, Queensland, Australia.,3 Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Queensland, Australia
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Finch E, Cornwell P, Copley A, Doig E, Fleming J. Remediation of social communication impairments following traumatic brain injury using metacognitive strategy intervention: a pilot study. Brain Inj 2017; 31:1830-1839. [DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2017.1346284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Emma Finch
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
- Speech Pathology Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Chermside, Queensland, Australia
- Behavioural Basis of Health, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Mt Gravatt, Queensland, Australia
- Collaborative for Allied Health Research and Learning, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Chermside, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
- Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Occupational Therapy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
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Hewetson R, Cornwell P, Shum D. Cognitive-communication disorder following right hemisphere stroke: exploring rehabilitation access and outcomes. Top Stroke Rehabil 2017; 24:330-336. [PMID: 28218007 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2017.1289622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rehabilitation positively influences return to activities and social roles in people with aphasia. The cognitive-communication disorder (CCD) found following a right hemisphere stroke has been less extensively researched with rehabilitation access and outcomes yet to be determined. OBJECTIVES To document rehabilitation access and outcomes for people with CCD post-stroke; and compare outcomes based on presence (viz CCD; aphasia) or absence of communication impairment. METHODS A retrospective chart audit was completed for patients with first onset unilateral stroke, with a hospital length of stay (LOS) of at least two days and a communication assessment by a speech pathologist. Data extracted included presence and severity of communication impairment, access to and LOS in a rehabilitation unit, and functional outcome measures recorded at rehabilitation discharge. RESULTS The majority of the 115 patients who met inclusion criteria were living independently (n = 112, 97.4%) at the time of stroke. CCD (66%) was diagnosed with similar frequency to aphasia (68%). The presence of communication impairment did not result in significant differences in rehabilitation LOS and discharge destination when compared to hemispheric strokes without communication impairment. Severity of CCD was an independent predictor of functional gain by rehabilitation discharge. CONCLUSIONS People with CCD require comparable access to rehabilitation as people with aphasia, and severity of CCD should be considered in determining rehabilitation LOS. A large number of people are discharged with ongoing CCD which warrants exploration of potential participation restrictions created by the communication impairment.
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- Ronelle Hewetson
- a Department of Speech Pathology , Metro North Hospital and Health Service , Brisbane , Australia.,b School of Applied Psychology , Griffith University , Brisbane , Australia
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- b School of Applied Psychology , Griffith University , Brisbane , Australia.,c Allied Health Research Collaborative , Metro North Hospital and Health Service , Brisbane , Australia
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- b School of Applied Psychology , Griffith University , Brisbane , Australia
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BACKGROUND People with mild stroke comprise a significant proportion of the overall stroke population. Previously this population has been viewed as having limited impairments, receiving minimal services following hospital discharge. Recent findings demonstrate that the implications of mild stroke are more significant than originally comprehended, warranting further services. OBJECTIVES To identify the evidence-base regarding services for people with mild stroke, post-acute hospital discharge, that target secondary prevention and/or changes following stroke. METHODS Scoping review utilizing the five-stage framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley, with revisions by Levac, Colquhuon, and O'Brien. Framework stages included: identification of a research question and relevant studies, study selection, charting of data, and collating, summarizing, and reporting. A critical appraisal using the Downs and Black Checklist was added to determine methodological quality of studies. The search strategy used six databases: Pubmed, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, OTseeker, and Scopus, alongside a hand-search. Three researchers were involved in article selection and two in critical appraisal. RESULTS Twelve articles met inclusion criteria from 589 identified. A number of study methodologies were used to assess services, with varying methodological qualities. Studies were located within two major regions in the world. Five main approaches to service provision were identified: telehealth, exercise and education, Comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation, one-off visits and care-plan development, and community group programs. The majority of programs focused on secondary prevention and were aimed at an impairment level, with a mix of findings observed. CONCLUSION Further development and assessment of services is warranted. Incorporation of the entire transition period, and research that is mild stroke and location-specific is advised. Attention to maximizing participation in daily life, secondary prevention, emotional well-being, and careful reporting is needed.
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- Tenelle Hodson
- a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy Division , The University of Queensland , St Lucia , Australia
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- a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Occupational Therapy Division , The University of Queensland , St Lucia , Australia
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- b Allied Health Research Collaborative , Metro North Hospital and Health Service, The Prince Charles Hospital , Chermside , Australia.,c School of Applied Psychology and Menzies Health Institute Queensland , Griffith University , Mt Gravatt, Australia
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- d Rehabilitation and Acute Stroke Unit , The Prince Charles Hospital , Chermside , Australia
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Pryor L, Ward E, Cornwell P, O'Connor S, Chapman M. Patterns of return to oral intake and decannulation post-tracheostomy across clinical populations in an acute inpatient setting. Int J Lang Commun Disord 2016; 51:556-567. [PMID: 26892893 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.12231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2015] [Accepted: 11/25/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dysphagia is often a comorbidity in patients who require a tracheostomy, yet little is known about patterns of oral intake commencement in tracheostomized patients, or how patterns may vary depending on the clinical population and/or reason for tracheostomy insertion. AIMS To document patterns of clinical management around the commencement of oral intake throughout hospital admission and along the decannulation pathway in patients with a new tracheostomy, and to examine the nature of variability across multiple clinical populations. METHODS & PROCEDURES A 12-month retrospective review of 126 patients who had undergone an acute tracheostomy was conducted. Within the cohort, patients were further classified into eight clinical populations representing specialty areas within the tertiary referral centre. Data were collected on timing of milestones and patterns of clinical management related to oral and enteral feeding and decannulation. Relationships between temporal variables were calculated, in addition to descriptive analysis of the overall cohort and by clinical population. OUTCOMES & RESULTS Median temporal markers of patient progression post-tracheostomy insertion for the cohort were: continuous cuff deflation after 7.5 days, commencement of oral intake after 10.5 days, decannulation after 15 days and cessation of enteral nutrition (EN) after 17 days. However, considerable individual variation and differences between clinical populations was observed. Overall, 86% of the cohort returned to oral intake, although 25% were discharged with EN via a gastrostomy. A total of 86% of the group were decannulated by hospital discharge. Oral intake was introduced at every stage of the decannulation pathway, including prior to cuff deflation, but the majority of patients commenced diet/fluids following cuff deflation or with an uncuffed tube in situ, and most patients who ceased EN did so following decannulation. Commencement of oral intake was evenly split between the intensive care unit (ICU) and the wards. Increased time to commencement of oral intake correlated with increased time to decannulation (r = .805, p = .001), and increased time to decannulation correlated with increased hospital length of stay (r = .687, p = .006). Whilst cohort patterns were observed within the heterogeneous group, sub-analysis revealed distinct patterns of oral intake management across the different clinical populations. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS The data provide benchmarks enabling comparison by overall cohort as well as by specialist clinical populations, each with differing reasons for tracheostomy insertion. The data would suggest that tracheostomy patients should not be looked upon as a singular cohort; rather, evaluation of factors with specific attention made to underlying aetiology and individual clinical presentation is essential.
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- Lee Pryor
- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- The University of Queensland, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, St Lucia, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Functioning & Health Research (CFAHR), Queensland Health, Buranda, QLD, Australia
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- The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Chermside, QLD, Australia
- School of Applied Psychology, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Mount Gravatt, QLD, Australia
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- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- The University of Adelaide, School of Medicine, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- The University of Adelaide, School of Medicine, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Finch E, Copley A, Cornwell P, Kelly C. Systematic Review of Behavioral Interventions Targeting Social Communication Difficulties After Traumatic Brain Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2016; 97:1352-65. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2015.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2015] [Revised: 11/08/2015] [Accepted: 11/10/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Doig E, Prescott S, Fleming J, Cornwell P, Kuipers P. Reliability of the Client-Centeredness of Goal Setting (C–COGS) Scale in Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation. Am J Occup Ther 2016; 70:7004290010. [DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2016.017046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE. To examine the internal reliability and test–retest reliability of the Client-Centeredness of Goal Setting (C–COGS) scale.
METHOD. The C–COGS scale was administered to 42 participants with acquired brain injury after completion of multidisciplinary goal planning. Internal reliability of scale items was examined using item–partial total correlations and Cronbach’s α coefficient. The scale was readministered within a 1-mo period to a subsample of 12 participants to examine test–retest reliability by calculating exact and close percentage agreement for each item.
RESULTS. After examination of item–partial total correlations, test items were revised. The revised items demonstrated stronger internal consistency than the original items. Preliminary evaluation of test–retest reliability was fair, with an average exact percent agreement across all test items of 67%.
CONCLUSION. Findings support the preliminary reliability of the C–COGS scale as a tool to evaluate and promote client-centered goal planning in brain injury rehabilitation.
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- Emmah Doig
- Emmah Doig, PhD, BOccThy Hons, is Research Fellow, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St. Lucia Campus, Brisbane, Australia;
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- Sarah Prescott, BOccThy Hons, is PhD Candidate, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St. Lucia Campus, Brisbane, Australia
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- Jennifer Fleming, PhD, BOccThy Hons, is Associate Professor, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St. Lucia Campus; Occupational Therapy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; and Occupational Therapist, Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Health District, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Petrea Cornwell, PhD, BSpPath Hons, is Principal Research Fellow, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Department of Health, and School of Applied Psychology, Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia, and Associate Professor, School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Pim Kuipers, PhD, BA Hons, MA, Grad Dip Rehab, is Associate Professor, Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Health District, Queensland Health, and Centre of National Research on Disability and Rehabilitation Medicine, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Nalder E, Fleming J, Cornwell P, Foster M, Skidmore E, Bottari C, Dawson DR. Sentinel Events During the Transition From Hospital to Home: A Longitudinal Study of Women With Traumatic Brain Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2016; 97:S46-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2014.07.428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2014] [Revised: 07/21/2014] [Accepted: 07/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sutt AL, Caruana L, Cornwell P, Dunster K, Anstey C, Fraser J. Verbal communication in tracheostomised mechanically ventilated patients leads to improved respiratory mechanics. Intensive Care Med Exp 2015. [PMCID: PMC4796099 DOI: 10.1186/2197-425x-3-s1-a314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Mustaffa Kamal R, Ward EC, Cornwell P, Sharma S. Provision of dysphagia services in a developing nation: Infrastructural challenges. Int J Speech Lang Pathol 2015; 17:594-604. [PMID: 25874970 DOI: 10.3109/17549507.2015.1026276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the current study was to explore infrastructure issues that may be barriers to the establishment and improvement of dysphagia services in Malaysia compared to settings with established dysphagia management services (i.e. Queensland, Australia). METHOD A mixed method design incorporating quantitative and qualitative data was used to increase credibility, validity and comprehensiveness of the results. Thirty-eight hospitals (Malaysia = 21, Queensland = 17) participated in Phase 1 (quantitative component) of the study involving completion of an infrastructure checklist by a speech-language pathologist from each hospital regarding availability of networking and communication, staffing and financial support, facilities and documentation of guidelines for dysphagia management. Subsequently, eight sub-samples from each cohort were then involved in Phase 2 (qualitative component) of the study involving a semi-structured interview on issues related to the impact of infrastructure availability or constraints on service provision. RESULT The current study reveals that multiple challenges exist with regard to dysphagia services in Malaysian government hospitals compared to Queensland public hospitals. CONCLUSION Overall, it was identified that service improvement in Malaysia requires change at a systems and structures level, but also, more importantly, at the individual/personal level, particularly focusing on the culture, behaviour and attitudes among the staff regarding dysphagia services.
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- Rahayu Mustaffa Kamal
- a School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
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- b Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Queensland Health , Brisbane , Australia
- c School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Australia
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- d Metro North Health Service District, Queensland Health , Brisbane , Australia
- e Behavioural Basis of Health Program, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University , Brisbane , Australia
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- a School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
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Finch E, Cornwell P, Nalder E, Ward E. Uncovering motivators and stumbling blocks: Exploring the clinical research experiences of speech-language pathologists. Int J Speech Lang Pathol 2015; 17:138-147. [PMID: 25739653 DOI: 10.3109/17549507.2014.930175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Healthcare providers increasingly expect that allied health staff will not only translate research evidence into their clinical practice, but also generate research. Little is known about how well prepared clinicians are to meet these expectations. Research suggests that allied health professionals, including speech-language pathologists, have moderate levels of interest in research, but only little-to-moderate experience participating in research activities. The present study aimed to explore the experiences and attitudes of speech-language pathologists in regards to undertaking research in their clinical settings. METHOD Focus groups were conducted with 21 practising speech-language pathologists (13 research engaged, eight not research engaged). The focus groups were transcribed and the data analysed qualitatively using content analysis. RESULT Two overarching themes mediated research engagement. Engagement in research was shaped by whether participants overcame any "fear" of research and the unique characteristics of their clinical context. Contextualizing and further shaping participants' experiences of these themes were personal factors, such as initiative and proactivity. CONCLUSION The success of increasing the research engagement of the speech-language pathology workforce may be contingent on providing clinicians with more exposure to research opportunities and mentors as well as ensuring organizational structures are in place to encourage, support and facilitate research.
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- Emma Finch
- Speech Pathology Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital , Woolloongabba, Queensland , Australia
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Doig E, Prescott S, Fleming J, Cornwell P, Kuipers P. Development and construct validation of the Client-Centredness of Goal Setting (C-COGS) scale. Scand J Occup Ther 2015; 22:302-10. [DOI: 10.3109/11038128.2015.1017530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Rumbach AF, Ward EC, Zheng C, Cornwell P. Charting the recovery of dysphagia in two complex cases of post-thermal burn injury: Physiological characteristics and functional outcomes. Speech, Language and Hearing 2015. [DOI: 10.1179/2050572815y.0000000002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Sutt A, Caruana L, Dunster K, Cornwell P, Fraser J. Speaking valves in patients with obstructive lung disease – Not for everyone. Aust Crit Care 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2014.10.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Sutt AL, Cornwell P, Mullany D, Kinneally T, Fraser JF. The use of tracheostomy speaking valves in mechanically ventilated patients results in improved communication and does not prolong ventilation time in cardiothoracic intensive care unit patients. J Crit Care 2015; 30:491-4. [PMID: 25599947 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2014.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2014] [Revised: 11/24/2014] [Accepted: 12/27/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the introduction of in-line tracheostomy speaking valves (SVs) on duration of mechanical ventilation and time to verbal communication in patients requiring tracheostomy for prolonged mechanical ventilation in a predominantly cardiothoracic intensive care unit (ICU). MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a retrospective preobservational-postobservational study using data from the ICU clinical information system and medical record. Extracted data included demographics, diagnoses and disease severity, mechanical ventilation requirements, and details on verbal communication and oral intake. RESULTS Data were collected on 129 patients. Mean age was 59 ± 16 years, with 75% male. Demographics, case mix, and median time from intubation to tracheostomy (6 days preimplementation-postimplementation) were unchanged between timepoints. A significant decrease in time from tracheostomy to establishing verbal communication was observed (18 days preimplementation and 9 days postimplementation, P <.05). There was no difference in length of mechanical ventilation (20 days preimplementation-post) or time to decannulation (14 days preimplementation-postimplementation). No adverse events were documented in relation to the introduction of in-line SVs. CONCLUSIONS In-line SVs were successfully implemented in mechanically ventilated tracheostomized patient population. This resulted in earlier verbal communication, no detrimental effect on ventilator weaning times, and no change in decannulation times. PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to compare tracheostomy outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients in a cardiothoracic ICU preintroduction and postintroduction of in-line SVs. It was hypothesized that in-line SVs would improve communication and swallowing specific outcomes with no increase in average time to decannulation or the number of adverse events.
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- Anna-Liisa Sutt
- Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
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- Behavioural Basis of Health, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Mt Gravatt, Australia; Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Critical Care Research Group, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Gustafsson L, Fleming J, Cornwell P, Worrall L, Brauer S. STRENGTH and the Health Care Team: Changing Interprofessional and Client-Centered Practices. Top Stroke Rehabil 2014; 21:413-20. [DOI: 10.1310/tsr2105-413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Doig E, Kuipers P, Prescott S, Cornwell P, Fleming J. Development of Self-Awareness After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Through Participation in Occupation-Based Rehabilitation: Mixed-Methods Analysis of a Case Series. Am J Occup Ther 2014; 68:578-88. [DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2014.010785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE. We examined participation in goal planning and development of self-awareness for people with impaired self-awareness after traumatic brain injury.
METHOD. We performed a mixed-methods study of 8 participants recently discharged from inpatient rehabilitation. Self-awareness was measured using discrepancy between self and significant other ratings on the Mayo–Portland Adaptability Index (MPAI–4) at four time points. We calculated effect size to evaluate the change in MPAI–4 discrepancy over time.
RESULTS. Seven participants identified their own goals. We found a large reduction in mean MPAI–4 discrepancy (M = 8.57, SD = 6.59, N = 7, d = 1.08) in the first 6 wk and a further small reduction (M = 5.33, SD = 9.09, N = 6, d = 0.45) in the second 6 wk of intervention. Case data indicated that 7 participants demonstrated some growth in self-awareness.
CONCLUSION. Engagement in occupation-based, goal-directed rehabilitation appeared to foster awareness of injury-related changes to varying extents.
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- Emmah Doig
- Emmah Doig, PhD, BOccThy Hons, is NHMRC Post Doctoral Research Fellow, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, St. Lucia Campus, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4067;
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- Pim Kuipers, PhD, BA Hons, MA, Grad Dip Rehab, is Associate Professor, Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Health District, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia, and Population and Social Health Research Program, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Sarah Prescott, B Int Bus, BOccThy Hons, is PhD Student, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Petrea Cornwell, PhD, B SpPath Hons, is Principal Research Fellow, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health, Chermside, Brisbane, Australia, and School of Applied Psychology and Behavioural Basis of Health, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, Mount Gravatt, Brisbane, Australia
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- Jennifer Fleming, PhD, BOccThy Hons, is Associate Professor, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, and Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Health District, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
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Fleming J, Liddle J, Nalder E, Weir N, Cornwell P. Return to driving in the first 6 months of community integration after acquired brain injury. NeuroRehabilitation 2014; 34:157-66. [DOI: 10.3233/nre-131012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Jennifer Fleming
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Occupational Therapy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Occupational Therapy Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Sutt A, Cornwell P, Dunster K, Spooner A, Fraser J. More than words…optimising communication in the critically ill. Aust Crit Care 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2013.10.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Tyack Z, Frakes KA, Cornwell P, Kuys SS, Barnett AG, McPhail SM. The health outcomes and costs of people attending an interdisciplinary chronic disease service in regional Australia: protocol for a longitudinal cohort investigation. BMC Health Serv Res 2013; 13:410. [PMID: 24119303 PMCID: PMC3852613 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-13-410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2013] [Accepted: 10/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Rates of chronic disease are escalating around the world. To date health service evaluations have focused on interventions for single chronic diseases. However, evaluations of the effectiveness of new intervention strategies that target single chronic diseases as well as multimorbidity are required, particularly in areas outside major metropolitan centres where access to services, such as specialist care, is difficult and where the retention and recruitment of health professionals affects service provision. METHODS This study is a longitudinal investigation with a baseline and three follow-up assessments comparing the health and health costs of people with chronic disease before and after intervention at a chronic disease clinic, in regional Australia. The clinic is led by students under the supervision of health professionals. The study will provide preliminary evidence regarding the effectiveness of the intervention, and evaluate the influence of a range of factors on the health outcomes and costs of the patients attending the clinic. Patients will be evaluated at baseline (intake to the service), and at 3-, 6-, and 12-months after intake to the service. Health will be measured using the SF-36 and health costs will be measured using government and medical record sources. The intervention involves students and health professionals from multiple professions working together to treat patients with programs that include education and exercise therapy programs for back pain, and Healthy Lifestyle programs; as well as individual consultations involving single professions. DISCUSSION Understanding the effect of a range of factors on the health state and health costs of people attending an interdisciplinary clinic will inform health service provision for this clinical group and will determine which factors need to be controlled for in future observational studies. Preliminary evidence regarding changes in health and health costs associated with the intervention will be a platform for future clinical trials of intervention effectiveness. The results will be of interest to teams investigating new chronic disease programs particularly for people with multimorbidity, and in areas outside major metropolitan centres. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12611000724976.
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- Zephanie Tyack
- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation and School of Public Health & Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059, Australia.
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Nalder E, Fleming J, Cornwell P, Shields C, Foster M. Reflections on life: experiences of individuals with brain injury during the transition from hospital to home. Brain Inj 2013; 27:1294-303. [PMID: 23924357 DOI: 10.3109/02699052.2013.823560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The transition from hospital to home has been described as a distinct rehabilitation phase for individuals with brain injury. As most research to date has quantitatively measured outcomes or used a sample with mixed brain injury diagnoses, less is known about the experience of transition following traumatic brain injury (TBI). AIMS This study aimed to examine the lived experiences of individuals with TBI during the first 6 months following discharge from hospital. DESIGN A qualitative investigation was conducted with 16 individuals with TBI using semi-structured interviews. DATA ANALYSIS Data were analysed thematically using a Framework approach. RESULTS Transition experiences were characterized by a desire to return to normality and a changed perspective on life, by accepting change or altering priorities. The process of transition was dynamic as individuals experienced the dominant themes in cyclical patterns. CONCLUSIONS Research has highlighted the significant adjustment for individuals with TBI, particularly in relation to identity change, appraisal and coping. The themes of wanting normality and changing life perspective which were dominant in the current study highlight the significance of the transition phase in the process of adjustment and that transition is characterized by adapting to a new normality.
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- Emily Nalder
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland , Brisbane , Australia
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