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Subjective Experiences of Speech and Language Therapy in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Spurgeon, Laura
Clarke, Carl E.
Sackley, Cath
Source
Rehabilitation Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-07-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
Parkinson’s disease can produce a range of speech-language pathologies, which may require intervention.
While evaluations of speech-language therapy have been undertaken, no work has been undertaken to capture patients’ experiences of therapy.
This was the aim of the present study.
Methods.
Semistructured interviews, using themes derived from the literature, were conducted with nine Parkinson’s disease patients, all of whom had undergone speech-language therapy.
Participants’ responses were analysed in accordance with Thematic Network Analysis.
Results.
Four themes emerged: emotional reactions (frustration, embarrassment, lack of confidence, disappointment, and anxiety); physical impact (fatigue, breathing and swallowing, and word production); practical aspects (cost of treatment, waiting times, and the actual clinical experience); and expectations about treatment (met versus unmet).
Conclusions.
While many benefits of speech-language therapy were reported, several negative issues emerged which could impact adversely on rehabilitation.
Parkinson’s disease is associated with a range of psychological and physical sequelae, such as fatigue and depression; recognising any individual experiences which could exacerbate the existing condition and incorporating these into treatment planning may improve rehabilitation outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Spurgeon, Laura& Clarke, Carl E.& Sackley, Cath. 2015. Subjective Experiences of Speech and Language Therapy in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study. Rehabilitation Research and Practice،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076039
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Spurgeon, Laura…[et al.]. Subjective Experiences of Speech and Language Therapy in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study. Rehabilitation Research and Practice No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076039
American Medical Association (AMA)
Spurgeon, Laura& Clarke, Carl E.& Sackley, Cath. Subjective Experiences of Speech and Language Therapy in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study. Rehabilitation Research and Practice. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1076039
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1076039