Research article summary (published 30 Aug 2009):

Perceived roles and collaboration between neuropsychologists and speech-language pathologists in rehabilitation.

Full Abstract

The purpose of the current study was to determine perceptions of neuropsychologists (NPs) and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) regarding each other's roles in the rehabilitation setting, and to assess the type and extent of collaborations. Participants were 311 SLPs and 77 NPs working in a rehabilitation setting. Results indicated a great deal of overlap between the roles of SLPs and NPs. While there was much agreement about roles, misperceptions were evident with regard to some of the domains of assessment and treatment. A need for increased collaboration on planning assessments and treatment was evident. The results suggest the need for training of both disciplines in interdisciplinary collaboration and in roles of rehabilitation team members.

Author information

Author/s: Sander, Angelle M (AM); Raymer, Anastasia (A); Wertheimer, Jeffrey (J); Paul, Diane (D);

Affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Baylor College of Medicine/Harris County Hospital District Brain Injury Research Center, Houston, TX 77019, USA. asander(-atsign-)bcm.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: The Clinical neuropsychologist (Clin Neuropsychol), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Sep; vol 23 (issue 7) : pp 1196-212

Dates: Created 2009/09/29; Completed 2009/10/26;

PMID: 19728221, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/26/2009, IMS Date: )

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Cooperative Behavior Humans Interdisciplinary Communication Neuropsychology Patient Care Team

Patient Care Team Professional Role Questionnaires Rehabilitation Speech-Language Pathology

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