Two forms of questioning regarding the topic of eating in stroke care in Thailand

Authors

  • Pairote Wilainuch University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/japl.31529

Keywords:

aphasia, conversation analysis, question, eating, stroke, Thailand

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore two specific forms of questioning regarding the topic of eating during stroke care in Thailand. The data consist of conversations between nurses and patients with aphasia which were video-recorded in the patients’ homes and analysed using conversation analysis. The following two forms of questioning were developed by the six nurses involved, partially from the Thai Barthel Index, to invite patients to contribute to conversations: ‘Who prepares and brings food for you?’ and ‘What did you eat with the rice?’. These forms of questioning also helped to identify interactional adaptation amongst patients. Patients used gestures, repair and word-filling, whereas nurses offered candidate guessing and understanding to achieve aphasic interaction. This study adds to the knowledge on aphasic interaction that can be used in drafting guidelines, and in training sessions and demonstrations to staff concerned with improving clinical tasks in the Thai context.

Author Biography

  • Pairote Wilainuch, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce

    Pairote Wilainuch received his Ph.D in Communication Studies from the University of York and is currently associate professor in University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. His research interests include communication on death and dying, nurse-patient interaction, and public relations. Address for correspondence: School of Communication Arts, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, 126/1 Vibhavadee Rangsit Road, Dindaeng, Bangkok, Thailand 10400.

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2017-05-02

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Wilainuch, P. (2017). Two forms of questioning regarding the topic of eating in stroke care in Thailand. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice, 10(2), 201-219. https://doi.org/10.1558/japl.31529

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