These Perspectives (SIG 15) articles discuss issues related to dementia
care, student supervision, and the home health patient driven groupings model. Warren
describes the rational for the development of a new payment system, how it will
be changing, and what speech-language pathologists can do to be prepared and
successfully navigate the transition. Davies explores the relating concepts of
participation and communication in dementia care research and to propose future
avenues of research within the field of communication disorders. Bice and Smith
discuss current issues found in external clinical placements, their possible
causes, and offers practical solutions for assisting students to benefit from
their experiences.
Learning
Outcomes
You
will be able to:
- define the Patient Driven Groupings Model
and its impact on the home health industry
- explain the relationship between
concepts of participation and communication in dementia
- explain current issues in external
clinical placements, their causes, and practical solutions
