WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

*Akshaya C. M., Dr. Satish Kumaraswamy

ABSTRACT

Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that affects an individual’s ability to communicate effectively due to nervous system damage most commonly caused by stroke or traumatic brain injury. Promoting Aphasics’ Communicative Effectiveness (PACE) is a widely used functional and pragmatic communication approach in aphasia rehabilitation that encourages the use of multimodal communication methods such as speech, gestures, writing and drawing. The present study aimed to assess the awareness of the PACE technique among practicing speech language pathologists in Kerala. A total of 90 practicing speech language pathologists working in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, educational institutions and private clinics participated in the study. questionnaire was validated by Qualified speech language pathologists with an experience of over 10 years to ensure content validity and clinical relevance. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics including frequency and percentage analysis. The findings revealed that the majority of participants demonstrated positive awareness regarding the PACE technique and its clinical application in aphasia rehabilitation. Most respondents were aware of the importance of equal participation, natural conversational feedback, multimodal communication strategies and real life communication practice in PACE therapy. The study concluded that practicing speech language pathologists in Kerala possess considerable awareness regarding the PACE technique, highlighting the importance of continuing professional education and evidence-based functional communication approaches in aphasia rehabilitation.

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