Communication vulnerability in South African health care : the role of augmentative and alternative communication

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Bastable, Kirsty
Dada, Shakila

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Health Systems Trust

Abstract

The term ‘communication vulnerability’ covers long-term communication disabilities, temporary communication disabilities (e.g. while on ventilation), language disparities, cultural differences, and low literacy levels.

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Communication vulnerability, Communication disabilities, While on ventilation, Language disparities, Cultural differences, Low literacy levels

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Bastable, K. and Dada, S. 2020, 'Communication vulnerability in South African health care: the role of augmentative and alternative communication', South African Health Review, vol. 2020, no. 1, pp. 107–117.