Terminology use

Speech pathologists should explain terminology in a way that is relevant and culturally appropriate.

Reference: Bohanna et al., 2013; Lowell et al., 2012; Shahid, Finn, Bessarab, & Thompson, 2011; Shahid & Thompson, 2009
NHMRC level of Evidence: Qual.

Rationale: In order to help the client understand the speech pathology context, information should be provided in a way that is relevant and culturally appropriate.

References:

1. Bohanna, I., Stephens, A., Wargent, R., Catherall, J., Timms, C., Graham, D., & Clough, A. (2013). Assessment of acquired brain injury in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: Guidance for DisabilityCare Australia.  Cairns: The Cairns Institute.
2. Lowell, A., Maypilama, E., Yikaniwuy, S., Rrapa, E., Williams, R., & Dunn, S. (2012). "Hiding the story": indigenous consumer concerns about communication related to chronic disease in one remote region of Australia. Int J Speech Lang Pathol, 14(3), 200-208. doi: 10.3109/17549507.2012.663791
3. Shahid, S., Finn, L., Bessarab, D., & Thompson, S. C. (2011). 'Nowhere to room ... nobody told them': logistical and cultural impediments to Aboriginal peoples' participation in cancer treatment. Australian Health Review, 35(2), 235-241. doi: Doi 10.1071/Ah09835
4. Shahid, S., & Thompson, S. C. (2009). An overview of cancer and beliefs about the disease in Indigenous people of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the US. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 33(2), 109-118. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2009.00355.