Experiences of People with Aphasia Receiving Enhanced Community-Based Speech-Language Pathology Provided by Speech-Language Pathology Students.

Introduction: Treatment intensity for people with aphasia (PWA) is a significant factor in enhancing recovery. Personal factors such as fatigue, physical endurance, and motivation as well as clinician availability have been described as barriers to increased intensity. The use of student therapists has been shown to assist with addressing service gaps.

"Take Us Into Account": Perspectives of Family Members of People With Parkinson's Disease Regarding Speech-Language Pathology Intervention.

Purpose: While communication changes associated with Parkinson's disease (PD) have been documented, research on the impact of these changes on family members is just beginning to emerge. With this new focus on family, questions arise as to how well speech-language pathology services address their needs communicating with their loved one with PD. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of family members of people with PD (PwPD) and their recommendations for speech-language pathology services that incorporated their needs.

A qualitative study of reflective practice in the workplace. Speech-language pathologists have their say.

Purpose: Engaging in reflective practice (RP) and demonstrating reflective abilities is an essential graduate skill for speech-language pathologists (SLPs), yet limited studies have examined the perspectives of practicing SLPs and how and why they engage in RP. This qualitative study aimed to examine SLPs' experiences and perspectives of RP in diverse workplaces.

Method: Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 SLPs working in health, education, or private practice sectors.

Written reflective practice abilities of SLT students across the degree programme.

Background: Written reflective practice (WRP) is a teaching tool used across speech-language therapy (SLT) clinical education programmes. The process aims to support the development of reflective skills required for the workplace (e.g.