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Talking Mats in a discussion group for people with Huntington’s disease
- Authors:
- HALLBERG Lisa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 8(1), 2013, pp.67-76.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Purpos: To evaluate the function of Talking Mats (TM) in a discussion group for people with Huntington’s disease (HD). Method: Four persons with HD and their group leader participated. The group was videotaped during four discussions, two with and two without TM. A mixed method quantitative and qualitative study was implemented by evaluating the conversations using the protocol Effectiveness Framework of Functional Communication by analysing the number of follow-up questions and by post discussion interviews. Results: The results showed improved effectiveness of communication for all participants and an increased number of follow-up questions, both from the group leader and from some of the participants. All participants and the leader were positive regarding the use of TM but there were also drawbacks. Conclusions: TM could be useful in discussion groups for people with HD. An increased number of follow-up questions when TM is used may lead to a deeper understanding within the group. This study is the first of its kind and more research in the area is needed. (Publisher abstract)