Purpose The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature relating to
the feasibility, utility, and safety of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) …

Background Patients in intensive care units are generally more conscious and alert when
they are on mechanical ventilation than in previous years because of the many potential …

Background: In the intensive care unit (ICU), continuous patient monitoring is essential to
detect critical changes in patients' health statuses and to guide therapy. The implementation …

Aims and objectives To describe the perspectives of healthcare professionals caring for
intubated patients on implementing augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in …

Objective To systematically evaluate the acceptability of high-technology augmentative and
alternative communication (high-tech AAC) among ICU patients who are voiceless guided …

Communication difficulties and their effects on patients who are mechanically ventilated are
commonly reported and well described. The possibility of restoring speech for patients has …

Purpose To identify barriers and facilitators for the use of augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) and voice restorative strategies for adult patients with an advanced …

Since its inception in 1985, the AAC journal has been publishing scientific articles related to
the field of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) that (a) report research …

Aims The aim of this study was to perform a concept analysis of communication with
mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units and present a preliminary model for …

Introduction Communication with hospitalized patients is crucial to improve the quality and
safety of health care. Methods The study assessed the communication methods used by …