There is a growing body of research that indicates that a person with a communication
disability communicates and participates more effectively given a communicatively …

The importance of effective healthcare communication between healthcare providers and
people needing healthcare is well established. People with communication disabilities are …

Communication between patients and providers is a core component of patient-centered
and value-based health care. In Chapter 1 we noted that policy makers, administrators …

Preventable adverse events (AEs) lead to poorer patient outcomes, added patient suffering
and dissatisfaction, longer hospital stays, and billions in additional annual health care …

Speech-language pathology interest in working with people with complex communication
needs was investigated in this study. Participants were third year speech-language …

There are many reasons for speech-language pathologists (SLPs), especially those who
work in the area of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), to take an active …

Good communication during outpatient visits contributes to many positive health care
outcomes. Diagnostic accuracy depends on the patient's ability to tell their story as part of …

The aim of this research was to determine the current knowledge of uniform police at one 24-
hour police station regarding people with communication disabilities, in order to implement …

As patient populations become increasingly diverse, health care organizations are looking
for innovative ways to communicate effectively across cultures, languages, and health …

Patient-Provider Communication: Roles for Speech-Language Pathologists and Other
Health Care Professionals presents timely information regarding effective patient-centered …