Open AccessMaking information accessible for people with aphasia in healthcare
Author(s) -
Simon Grobler,
Sarah Casey,
Elizabeth Farrell
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
advances in clinical neuroscience and rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2397-267X
pISSN - 1473-9348
DOI - 10.47795/wkdo3084
Subject(s) - aphasia , health care , healthcare service , psychology , internet privacy , public relations , nursing , computer science , medicine , political science , cognitive psychology , law
People with aphasia are often unable to access healthcare due to difficulties understanding and using spoken and written language, which impacts every step of their healthcare journey and outcomes. This article argues that it is important to apply the principles of the NHS England Accessible Information Standards (2017) to people with aphasia so they can meet their health information needs and rights. The processes to enable people with aphasia to access and participate in spoken and written communication in healthcare and the methods for training and supporting healthcare staff need to be considered at an individual, service, and organisational level.