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Next generation of methods and tools for team work based care in speech and language therapy

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Michael Glykas,

Panagiotis ChytasAuthors Info & Claims

Telematics and Informatics, Volume 22, Issue 3

Pages 135 - 160

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tele.2004.04.002

Published: 01 August 2005 Publication History

Abstract

Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are faced daily with a diversity of speech and language disabilities, which are associated with a variety of conditions ranging from client groups with overall cognitive deficits to those with more specific difficulties. It is desirable that those working with such a range of problems and with such a demanding workload plan care efficiently. Therefore, the introduction of methodologies, reference models of work and tools, which significantly improve the effectiveness of therapy, are particularly welcome. This paper describes a web-based tool for diagnosis, treatment and e-Learning in the field of Language and Speech therapy. The system is an "easy to use" technology environment. It allows SLTs to find the optimum treatment for each patient, by incorporating different treatment actors. In addition, it also allows any non-specialist user--SLT, patient or helper (relative etc.)--to explore their creativity, by designing their own communication aid in an interactive manner, with the use of editors like: configuration and vocabulary. The system has been tested and piloted by potential users (SLTs and patients) in Greece and UK.

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Telematics and Informatics Volume 22, Issue 3

August 2005

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Glykas MValiris GKokkinaki AKoutsoukou Z(2018)Banking Business Process Management ImplementationInternational Journal of Productivity Management and Assessment Technologies10.4018/IJPMAT.20180101046:1(50-69)Online publication date: 1-Jan-2018
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.4018/IJPMAT.2018010104
Glykas MGeorge J(2018)Quality and Process Management Systems in the UAE Maritime IndustryInternational Journal of Productivity Management and Assessment Technologies10.4018/IJPMAT.20170101025:1(20-39)Online publication date: 11-Dec-2018
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.4018/IJPMAT.2017010102

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