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Implementing Person-Centered Care for Children with Aphasia: Evidence-Based Strategies for Practitioners

Implementing Person-Centered Care for Children with Aphasia: Evidence-Based Strategies for Practitioners

Person-centered care (PCC) is a critical approach in healthcare that places the perspectives of individuals, families, and communities at the center of service delivery. For children with aphasia, a communication disorder that affects their ability to use and understand language, PCC can be particularly challenging but also highly rewarding. This blog will explore evidence-based strategies from the research article "Person-centered care for people with aphasia: tools for shared decision-making" to help practitioners improve their skills and create better outcomes for children with aphasia.

Understanding Aphasia and Its Impact on PCC

Aphasia is an acquired language disorder often caused by stroke or brain injury. It can significantly impact a child's ability to participate in their own care, making shared decision-making (SDM) essential yet challenging. Practitioners need to recognize the unique communication needs of each child to effectively implement PCC.

Key Strategies for Practitioners

Practical Implementation Tips

Implementing these strategies can significantly improve the quality of care for children with aphasia, making them active participants in their own healthcare. For more detailed information, practitioners are encouraged to read the original research paper.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Person-centered care for people with aphasia: tools for shared decision-making.


Citation: Hinckley, J., & Jayes, M. (2023). Person-centered care for people with aphasia: tools for shared decision-making. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 4, 1236534. https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2023.1236534
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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