Purpose Communication between patients and clinicians influences the development of
therapeutic relationships. Communication is disrupted when the patient has communication …

Purpose The purpose of this article is to revisit the role of augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) in poststroke aphasia rehabilitation. The authors' intent is to provide a …

Purpose Communication disability, including aphasia, is prevalent in the stroke population
and impacts service delivery. This study explored the experiences of the multidisciplinary …

Background Stroke and aphasia can have a profound impact on people's lives, and
depression is a common, frequently persistent consequence. Social networks also suffer …

Background Engagement is commonly considered important in stroke rehabilitation, with
some arguing it is essential for positive patient outcomes. An emerging body of research …

Background Hope is a critical resource for people with aphasia after stroke, sustaining
people though times of distress and uncertainty and providing motivation. In the first months …

Aim This study explored nurses' experiences of communicating with patients with aphasia.
Design A naturalistic paradigm approach was adopted to describe the phenomenon of …

Purpose: Staff–patient communication in in-patient stroke settings is viewed as challenging
for stroke survivors with aphasia and those supporting them. This study sought to explore …

Objectives To explore barriers and facilitators to patient communication in an acute and
rehabilitation ward setting from the perspectives of hospital staff, volunteers and patients …

This study aimed to provide detailed descriptions of the influences on the nursing staff's
communicative practices with patients with aphasia in the context of usual stroke care …