Interpreter-mediated aphasia assessments

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-244
Author(s):  
Peter Roger ◽  
Chris Code
Keyword(s):  
Professional Knowledge ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
Shared Understanding ◽  
Framing Analysis ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Intended Meaning ◽  
Speech Pathologists ◽  
Practical Implications

A setting which presents special challenges for interpreter-mediated communication is the speech pathology clinic, particularly when the encounter involves the assessment of aphasia. Drawing on a corpus of five interpreter-mediated assessments of aphasia in speakers of a range of languages (Cantonese, Greek, Tagalog and Vietnamese), this paper presents the findings of an interactive framing analysis of the corpus, focusing on illustrative extracts from two of the encounters. Analysis reveals that while the interpreters are frequently oriented towards issues of ‘meaning’ or ‘content’, the speech pathologists are generally oriented to issues of ‘form’. This is evident from the fact that the speech pathologists frequently question the interpreters about the ways in which the speaker’s language is abnormal. The interpreters, however, tend to respond to such questions with reference to their impressions of the person’s intended meaning. It is argued that these differences in orientation can be explained by the different professional knowledge schemata of speech pathologists and interpreters and the fundamentally ‘uninterpretable’ nature of many of the speakers’ utterances. This lack of shared understanding makes the interaction inefficient, and frequently results in a situation where the person with aphasia is put ‘on hold’. The paper concludes with a discussion of some practical implications for the conduct of interpretermediated aphasia assessments.

The impact of anonymous, two-way, computer-mediated communication on perceived whistleblower credibility

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob A. Young ◽  
James F. Courtney ◽  
Rebecca J. Bennett ◽  
Timothy Selwyn Ellis ◽  
Clay Posey
Keyword(s):  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Reporting Systems ◽  
New Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of two-way, computer-mediated communication on investigator perceptions of whistleblower credibility.Design/methodology/approachInvestigators were recruited to participate in an online experiment that tasked subjects with evaluating simulated two-way, computer-mediated communication between an investigator and whistleblower. Several rival explanations were also examined to account for potential confounds.FindingsWhile anonymous whistleblowers were perceived to be less credible than identified whistleblowers when reporting via one-way communication, perceived whistleblower credibility was not statistically different when using two-way communication. Further, investigators allocated statistically similar amounts to investigate anonymous and identified reports.Research limitations/implicationsBased upon the results of this study, several new research directions can be explored with respect to maintaining anonymity, assessing credibility and designing reporting systems.Practical implicationsThe results support the use of anonymous, two-way communication in whistleblowing reporting systems. Anonymous whistleblowers would benefit from the ability to maintain an active dialogue with investigators without jeopardizing their safety or the investigation.Social implicationsThis study provides empirical support for strengthening whistleblowing reporting channels through the adoption of anonymous, two-way, computer-mediated communication. Doing so can better preserve the anonymity of those willing to report wrongdoing and better protect them from potential retaliation.Originality/valueThis study is among the first to empirically test the longstanding theory that anonymous reports are perceived by investigators as less credible than those from identified individuals. This study is also among the first to consider and incorporate anonymous, two-way communication in whistleblowing reporting.

Boundary subjects and boundary objects in accounting fact construction and communication

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teemu Laine ◽  
Tuomas Korhonen ◽  
Petri Suomala ◽  
Asta Rantamaa
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Boundary Objects ◽  
Shared Understanding ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Partners ◽  
Pragmatic Constructivism ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to elaborate the concepts of boundary subjects and boundary objects in constructing and communicating relevant accounting facts for managing product development (PD). Boundary subjects as reflective actors benefit effective accounting enactment, by building a shared understanding about different actors’ roles and information needs, and by helping to respond to these needs with new boundary objects. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a longitudinal interventionist case study of a machinery manufacturer. The focus of this case study was the production ramp-up phase at the end of a PD program. Different actors’ needs were first collected and elaborated by interventionist researchers (boundary subjects). Then accounting prototypes (boundary objects) provided new means of communication. Findings The findings show that dealing with boundaries is crucial in accounting development. The role of boundary subjects was fundamental in the process of choosing, constructing, elaborating and communicating accounting facts. During this process, accounting prototypes integrated new accounting facts, the boundary subjects mitigated the boundaries and the boundary objects focused and restricted communication about accounting facts. Research limitations/implications The paper tests the pragmatic constructivism approach by examining accounting enactment under uncertainty and ambiguity. The study refines pragmatic constructivism in terms of boundaries, boundary subjects as actors and boundary objects. Practical implications The intentional use of boundary subjects and objects as communication platform could push a more active inclusion of business controllers as active business partners. Originality/value The paper contributes to the literature on accounting development by highlighting the use of boundary subjects and boundary objects as fundamental mechanisms in constructing and communicating accounting facts.

Turnover and intent to leave among speech pathologists

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma G. H. McLaughlin ◽  
Barbara J. Adamson ◽  
Michelle A. Lincoln ◽  
Julie F. Pallant ◽  
Cary L. Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Intent To Leave ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Family Responsibilities ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Speech Pathologists ◽  
Opportunities For Promotion

Sound, large scale and systematic research into why health professionals want to leave their jobs is needed. This study used psychometrically-sound tools and logistic regression analyses to determine why Australian speech pathologists were intending to leave their jobs or the profession. Based on data from 620 questionnaires, several variables were found to be significantly related to intent to leave. The speech pathologists intending to look for a new job were more likely to be under 34 years of age, and perceive low levels of job security and benefits of the profession. Those intending to leave the profession were more likely to spend greater than half their time at work on administrative duties, have a higher negative affect score, not have children under 18 years of age, and perceive that speech pathology did not offer benefits that met their professional needs. The findings of this study provide the first evidence regarding the reasons for turnover and attrition in the Australian speech pathology workforce, and can inform the development of strategies to retain a skilled and experienced allied health workforce. What is known about the topic?There is a recognised shortage of speech pathologists in Australia, and a growing need for their services. Despite this, there has been no large scale systematic investigation to clarify the reasons why Australian speech pathologists may be leaving their jobs or the profession. What does this paper add?This is the first large scale nationwide investigation into why Australian speech-language pathologists leave their jobs or the profession. Approximately 31% of Australian speech pathologists intended to change jobs and 13% intended to change professions in search of opportunities for promotion, better pay and more rewarding and interesting work. The traditional assumption that speech pathologists have been leaving the profession due to family responsibilities was not supported, as it appeared that speech pathologists without young children were more likely to explore roles outside the profession. What are the implications for practitioners?One way to address the issues raised in this study is for practising speech pathologists to increase their participation in industrial, organisational, educational and professional activities such as negotiating working conditions and lobbying. Student supervision, mentoring and professional supervision are important avenues for developing resilience and such skills that have not traditionally been given priority in the education of health professionals.

Criteria for Assessing Therapy Outcome in Speech Pathology and Audiology

1977 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklin H. Silverman
Keyword(s):  
Therapy Outcome ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Communicative Disorders ◽  
Speech Pathologists

Speech pathologists and audiologists function as both producers and consumers of information concerning therapy outcome. In both roles they have to know the questions that need to be answered to adequately evaluate a therapy method and the factors that have to be considered when interpreting answers to such questions. An approach (in the form of a work sheet) is described here that can be used for both identifying and systematically evaluating the validity, reliability, and generality of information regarding impacts of therapy methods on persons who have communicative disorders and for identifying additional information needed to complete such an evaluation. The approach is used to assess the impacts of a therapy method.

scholarly journals A Filter-Mediated Communication Model for Design Collaboration in Building Construction

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Jaewook Lee ◽  
Yongwook Jeong ◽  
Minho Oh ◽  
Seung Wan Hong
Keyword(s):  
Test Case ◽  
Shared Understanding ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Design Collaboration ◽  
Rich Domain ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
High Level ◽  
Filter Mechanism

Multidisciplinary collaboration is an important aspect of modern engineering activities, arising from the growing complexity of artifacts whose design and construction require knowledge and skills that exceed the capacities of any one professional. However, current collaboration in the architecture, engineering, and construction industries often fails due to lack of shared understanding between different participants and limitations of their supporting tools. To achieve a high level of shared understanding, this study proposes a filter-mediated communication model. In the proposed model, participants retain their own data in the form most appropriate for their needs with domain-specific filters that transform the neutral representations into semantically rich ones, as needed by the participants. Conversely, the filters can translate semantically rich, domain-specific data into a neutral representation that can be accessed by other domain-specific filters. To validate the feasibility of the proposed model, we computationally implement the filter mechanism and apply it to a hypothetical test case. The result acknowledges that the filter mechanism can let the participants know ahead of time what will be the implications of their proposed actions, as seen from other participants’ points of view.

Talking Matters Bendigo: Engaging Parents Early to Prevent Long-Term Speech, Language and Communication Needs in Preschool-Aged Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 258-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernice Mathisen ◽  
Susan Bennett ◽  
Christine Lockett ◽  
Katherine Beazley ◽  
Juanita Howlett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
Educational Professionals ◽  
Language And Communication ◽  
Speech Pathologists ◽  
Delivery Options ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Preschool Aged Children

This article reports on qualitative research conducted to evaluate parents’ perspectives of their experiences of Talking Matters Bendigo (TMB), a screening programme initiated between health and educational professionals in regional Victoria to improve access to speech pathologists for parents of preschool-aged children with speech, language and communication concerns. Drop-in clinics are conducted in three Bendigo schools monthly. The programme is a collaborative partnership between the Victorian Department of Education and Training, Maternal and Child Health and ‘Off to an Early Start’ (City of Greater Bendigo), Bendigo Health and the disciplines of Speech Pathology and Education at La Trobe University, Bendigo. La Trobe Education (Honours) student researchers interviewed a group of 10 parents attending TMB using face to face interviews and collected data using an online survey after parents attended a session. Thematic analysis of the data was completed and inter-reliability checks were completed by two external La Trobe PhD students to increase reliability and validity. Results indicated parents were satisfied with the information provided by the speech pathologists and they reported that they intended to utilise this new knowledge at home with their children. This study provides preliminary evidence that novel service delivery options such as TMB can be successful in engaging parents early in health literacy so that speech, language and communication problems in preschool-aged children can be identified, managed and even prevented.

Standards of Practice for Speech Pathologists in Community Health: Towards a Formal Program of Continuing Professional Development

1996 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Louise Bayley ◽  
Melissa Bevan ◽  
Sally Butzkueven ◽  
Jan Mackenzie
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Standards Of Practice ◽  
Formal Program ◽  
Professional Accreditation ◽  
Speech Pathologists

The current accreditation system existing in community health � CHASP � is concerned with finding ways of ensuring quality of service within community health centres, but falls short of assessing the quality of specific professional areas. A group of speech pathologists accepted an offer to prepare a demonstration document of Speech Pathology standards that could be incorporated into a Professional Accreditation Module. The standards document was presented to the Victorian Department of Health and Community Services with the aim of securing further funding for the completion of the project. Although, verbal feedback indicated in principle support for the development of Professional Accreditation Modules for all community health disciplines, no provision of resources was made to fully develop the project during the 1995-1996 budget. A description of the process of arriving at the draft set of 26 standards is presented and the outcomes and future directions are discussed.

Conducting communication assessments with school aged aboriginal children in the Kimberley region of Australia

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 316-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Salter
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
First Language ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
Accurate Assessment ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Indigenous Children ◽  
Speech Pathologists ◽  
Aboriginal Children

Speech pathology assessment within cross-cultural contexts, where the assessor and client differ in their cultural backgrounds, can create many challenges for assessment usage and implementation. With Australia being home to people from many cultures, this isa particular challenge for speech pathologists working in this country. This paper outlines the development of an assessment specifically for Aboriginal children living in a discrete region of the Kimberley in Western Australia. This assessment was developed in collaboration with local language experts as well as speech pathologists experienced in the area of assessment with Indigenous children. Nearly all parts of the assessment were administered by a local co-worker in the children’s first language, Kimberley or Fitzroy Valley Kriol. The paper outlines the specific components of the assessment as well as the approaches taken to ensure fair and accurate assessment of children’s communication skills. It highlights the benefits of collaborating with local co-workers and provides those working with Indigenous children in Australia with practical activities to consider.

scholarly journals Identity and collective action via computer-mediated communication: A review and agenda for future research

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 2647-2669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Priante ◽  
Michel L Ehrenhard ◽  
Tijs van den Broek ◽  
Ariana Need
Keyword(s):  
Collective Action ◽  
Media Studies ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Practical Implications

Since the start of large-scale waves of mobilisation in 2011, the importance of identity in the study of collective action via computer-mediated communication (CMC) has been a source of contention. Hence, our research sets out to systematically review and synthesise empirical findings on identity and collective action via CMC from 2012 to 2016. We found that the literature on the topic is broad and diverse, with contributions from multiple disciplines and theoretical and methodological approaches. Based on our findings, we provide directions for future research and propose the adoption of an integrative approach that combines the study of identity and networks to advance our understanding of collective action via CMC. This review contributes to the crossroad of social movement, collective action, communication and media studies. Our results also have practical implications for the organisation of collective action in a society characterised by the pervasive influence of CMC.

scholarly journals Does the Frequency of Using Emoticons in Computer-Mediated Communication Signal Creativity?

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agata Niezabitowska ◽  
Anna Oleszkiewicz ◽  
Michał Pieniak
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Bayesian Regression ◽  
Shared Understanding ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Human Interactions ◽  
Communication Signal ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Graphic Representations ◽  
Pragmatic Function

AbstractNowadays many human interactions take place in the virtual environment. To express emotions and attitudes in computer-mediated communication (CMC) individuals use emoticons - graphic representations of emotions and ideas. Contemporary applications serving computer-mediated communication (CMC) are provided with a broad spectrum of emoticons which may be used in communication. Variety of emoticons gives users of CMC an opportunity to create unique messages and express emotions in a creative manner. This study involved 275 online respondents and aimed to verify whether the frequency of emoticons use may be predicted by the three characteristics of creativity (creative abilities, openness, independence). Bayesian regression analysis showed that creativity does not predict frequency of emoticons use in CMC. No correspondence between creativity and frequency of emoticons use may be explained by pragmatic function of emoticons as they are used to communicate efficiently with an emphasis on the sender-recipient shared understanding of the emoticons meaning. What is more, robust popularity of communication applications leads to widespread employment of emoticons by CMC users. Therefore, with growing number of emoticons users’ creative individuals may seek less common means of expressing own creativity.

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