WELLHEAD

a Collaborative Approach to Spiritual Assessment and Intervention, Developed with People with Aphasia

Authors

  • Katharyn Joanna Mumby
  • David Grace Weston Area Health NHS Trust

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.37004

Keywords:

Spiritual health, aphasia, communication, outcomes, collaboration, speech and language therapy, chaplaincy, service user, assessment, intervention

Abstract

Spirituality is a neglected aspect of healthcare and rehabilitation for those with acquired communication difficulties such as aphasia (language impairment) as a consequence of stroke, neurological disease and dementia. Collaborative working between health professionals and chaplaincy services in promoting spiritual health is desirable and necessary in the context of barriers to the delivery of spiritual care, which are explored from a hospital speech and language therapy perspective. Terminological and institutional barriers, restricted care provision, lack of knowledge and awareness, and lack of resources appropriate in communication impairment, gave rise to “WELLHEAD”, a novel approach to spiritual health assessment, intervention and outcomes measurement originated by Dr Katharyn Mumby. The article describes the theoretical framework and content of WELLHEAD. Reflections are outlined about the positive collaboration between speech and language therapy, chaplaincy services and people with aphasia in feasibility work with WELLHEAD, an approach offering tools for further application and development.

Author Biographies

  • Katharyn Joanna Mumby

    Dr Katharyn Mumby is Founder and Director of New Pathways Independent Speech and Language Therapy, Devon, UK. www.new-pathways.co.uk

  • David Grace, Weston Area Health NHS Trust

    David Grace is Chaplain to Weston Area Health NHS Trust, Weston-super Mare, UK.

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Published

2020-02-06

How to Cite

Mumby, K. J., & Grace, D. (2020). WELLHEAD: a Collaborative Approach to Spiritual Assessment and Intervention, Developed with People with Aphasia. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 7(2), 216-240. https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.37004

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