Rethinking Health Literacy: Moving Beyond “Low” and “High”
Health literacy is often described in binary terms: “low” or “high”, “limited” or “adequate.” While these labels may seem intuitive, they can oversimplify a complex and dynamic concept. It also risks placing the burden of health literacy on individuals, rather than prompting healthcare services, systems and professionals to reflect...
Survey about reading allied health reports
I am doing research about written reports that allied health professional write about people with communication disability who have a lifelong disability. I want to know: This anonymous survey is for people who: The survey which should take approximately 20 minutes. Start the survey by using this link: https://redcap.link/AlliedHealthReports...
I asked Chat GPT to write a speech pathology report. Then things got serious(ly silly).
What is Chat GPT? Here’s the answer straight from Chat GPT itself: I am ChatGPT, a large language model created by OpenAI based on the GPT-3.5 architecture. I use artificial intelligence and machine learning to understand natural language and provide responses to user inquiries. My purpose is to provide...
Do you read or write allied health reports about people with communication disability?
Yes? Please talk to me for my research! I want to know: When written information is accessible it means that it is easier to read and understand. Findings from this research will be used to improve allied health reports written for and about people with communication disability. I would...
“Increased Access and Use of Disability Related Information for Consumers”
I’m working through full-text screening in a systematic review and came across an article that I just had to write a post about! Fullmer S, & Majumder RK. (1991). Increased access and use of disability related information for consumers. Journal of Rehabilitation, 57(3), 17–22. cin20. This article describes how...
Conference presentation at #NZSPAconf
On Monday 3rd June 2019 I delivered this presentation at the joint Speech Pathology Australia and New Zealand Speech Therapy Association Conference in Brisbane, Qld, Australia....
Let’s go on an adventure…
I’m a clinician with more than 15 years experience as a speech pathologist working with people with lifelong disabilities. For many years I’ve thought about the prospect of doing research and gaining post-graduate qualifications through research… and now here I am!...