Article

This study reports on current provision of aphasia services by speech
pathologists in Singapore. METHOD: A 44-item web-based survey was conducted
looking into areas of service delivery, assessment, cultural and linguistic
adaptations, clinical approaches, education of clients, recovery, goal setting
and discharge as well as scope and challenges to practice.
RESULTS: A total of 36
surveys were completed representing approximately 86% of the potential target
population. The intensity of aphasia services provided was well below that
recommended by the literature. Participants reported embracing approaches to
aphasia rehabilitation that spanned across the ICF domains. Numerous challenges
were reported in providing aphasia services. These included the lack of locally
relevant resources for aphasia, lack of family support and patient motivation,
manpower shortages as well as barriers such as transport and cost restricting
access to services.
CONCLUSIONS: This research reveals several findings with
considerable implications for practice planning and future direction in aphasia
rehabilitation. There is a need for the development of locally relevant aphasia
resources to enable comprehensive provision of aphasia services. In addition,
further investigation is required to tackle the resource challenges faced by the
profession and improve community support for people with aphasia. Implications
for Rehabilitation Speech pathology services for aphasia in Singapore This
article has identified the challenges of providing aphasia services in the
Singapore context. Further investigation is required to address the key issues to
improve aphasia services in Singapore. This includes developing locally relevant
resources, looking at means like telerehabilition to tackle resource challenges,
and improving community support for people with aphasia.

Langue : ANGLAIS