Qualitative interview study explores Speech and Language Therapists' challenges treating Wernicke's aphasia, highlighting evidence needs.
Key Points
The aim is to explore how Speech and Language Therapists assess and treat individuals with Wernicke's aphasia, focusing on their engagement and use of evidence.
Qualitative interview study with 15 Speech and Language Therapists
Recruitment through social media and professional newsletters
Interviews conducted via videoconferencing and analyzed using Framework Analysis.
SLTs reported difficulties working with PwWA and emphasized the importance of building a therapeutic alliance.
Many found traditional language assessments unsuitable and relied on informal assessment, citing a lack of appropriate outcome measures.
Concerns were raised about the quality of decision-making assessments and the availability of psychological support for PwWA.