Journal article
Increasing the intensity and comprehensiveness of aphasia services: identification of key factors influencing implementation across six countries
Aphasiology, Vol.33(7), pp.865-887
2019
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Abstract
<em>Background:</em> Aphasia services are currently faced by increasing evidence for therapy of greater intensity and comprehensiveness. Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs (ICAPs) combine these elements in an evidence-based, time-limited group program. The incorporation of new service delivery models in routine clinical practice is, however, likely to pose challenges for both the service provider and administering clinicians. This program of research aims to identify these challenges from the perspective of aphasia clinicians from six countries and will seek to trial potential solutions. Continual advancements in global communication technologies suggest that solutions will be easily shared and accessed across multiple countries.</p>
<em>Aims:</em> To identify the perceived and experienced barriers and facilitators to the implementation of 1) intensive aphasia services, 2) comprehensive aphasia services, and 3) ICAPs, from aphasia clinicians across six countries.</p>
<em>Methods and procedures:</em> A qualitative enquiry approach included data from six focus groups (n = 34 participants) in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), and Ireland. A thematic analysis of focus group data was informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF).</p>
<em>Outcomes and results:</em> Five prominent theoretical domains from the TDF influenced the implementation of all three aphasia service types across participating countries: environmental context and resources, beliefs about consequences, social/professional role and identity, skills, and knowledge. Four overarching themes assisted the identification and explanation of the key barriers and facilitators: 1. Collaboration, joint initiatives and partnerships, 2. Advocacy, the promotion of aphasia services and evidence-based practice, 3. Innovation, the ability to problem solve challenges, and 4. Culture, the influence of underlying values.</p>
<em>Conclusions:</em> The results of this study will inform the development of a theoretically informed intervention to improve health services' adherence to aphasia best practice recommendations.</p>
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- Title
- Increasing the intensity and comprehensiveness of aphasia services: identification of key factors influencing implementation across six countries
- Creators
- Megan Trebilcock (Corresponding Author) - University of QueenslandLinda Worrall - University of QueenslandBrooke Ryan - University of QueenslandKirstine Shrubsole - Southern Cross UniversityCaroline Jagoe - Trinity College DublinNina Simmons-Mackie - Southeastern Louisiana UniversityFelicity Bright - Auckland University of TechnologyMadeline Cruice - University of LondonMadeleine Pritchard - University of LondonGuylaine Le Dorze - Université de Montréal
- Publication Details
- Aphasiology, Vol.33(7), pp.865-887
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Identifiers
- 991012872099902368
- Academic Unit
- School of Health and Human Sciences; Allied Health and Midwifery; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article