Survey Results of Speech-Language Pathologists Working With Cognitive-Communication Disorders: Improving Practices for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early-Stage Dementia From Alzheimer's Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

As the incidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) continues to rise, there is a need for interventions that focus on risk reduction and early disease management. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can contribute to risk reduction efforts and deliver cognitive interventions; however, the nature and frequency of current clinical practice in those areas is unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to conduct an exploratory survey of the cognitive-communication practices and needs of SLPs for adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early-stage dementia from AD, to inform future research and clinical training efforts.

Method

SLPs completed an online survey that assessed five areas of practice specific to cognitive-communication and MCI and early-stage dementia

SUBMITTER: Lanzi AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9531927 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature