Author ORCID Identifier
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-26-2024
Abstract
Background/Aims Although there are many researchers reviewing the existing evidence related to traumatic brain injury from speech-language pathologists’ perspectives, there have been no attempts to review the existing research evidence in Standard Chinese to the best of the authors’ knowledge. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and synthesise the existing research evidence available in China for therapy related to individuals with traumatic brain injury within the speech-language pathologists’ scope of practice. Methods This scoping review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. The literature search was conducted using databases that included articles in the Standard Chinese language. In collaboration with three therapists working in China, the data was extracted and translated into English. Results Eight research articles met the inclusion and exclusion criteria of this review. Six studies were randomised control trials, and two studies were cohort studies. These eight studies focused on collaboration, counselling and treatment. All studies addressed cognition and two also addressed language. Conclusions Evidence showed that treatment focusing on cognitive and language skills provided by speech-language pathologists can improve the lives of people with a traumatic brain injury living in China. More research is warranted to better understand traumatic brain injury and treatment efficacy in China. Implications for practice Clinicians, especially those who work with individuals who affiliate themselves with the Chinese culture, can consider the current research evidence discussed in this article when working with clients with traumatic brain injury. Additionally, for researchers, future research efforts can prioritise addressing the identified gaps outlined in this study.
Keywords
clinical implications, global issues, review, speech-language pathology, traumatic brain injury
Publication Title
International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation
Rights
© MA Healthcare. This document is the Peer Reviewed Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, copyright © MA Healthcare, after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2023.0138.
Department/Center
Psychological Sciences
Recommended Citation
Examining speech-language pathology research relating to people with traumatic brain injury in China: a scoping review. Guanyu Wei and Jessica Salley Riccardi. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 2024 31:5, 1-13
