Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Influencing discussions and use of neuroadvancements as professionals and citizens: Perspectives of Canadian speech-language pathologists and audiologists. |
| Authors: |
Villamil, Valentina1, Wolbring, Gregor2 gwolbrin@ucalgary.ca |
| Source: |
Work. 2022, Vol. 71 Issue 3, p565-584. 20p. 5 Charts. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Occupational roles, *Interviewing, *Qualitative research, *Descriptive statistics, Neurosciences, Discussion, Research methodology, Learning strategies, Medical ethics, Data analysis software, Judgment sampling |
| Geographic Terms: |
Canada |
| Abstract: |
BACKGROUND: Early involvement of stakeholders in neuroethics and neurogovernance discourses of neuroscientific and neurotechnological advancements is seen as essential to curtail negative consequences. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists (AUs) make use of neuroadvancements including cochlear implants, brain-computer interfaces, and deep-brain stimulation. Although they have a stake in neuroethics and neurogovernance discussions, they are rarely mentioned in having a role, whether as professionals or as citizens. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to explore the role of SLPs and AUs as professionals and citizens in neuroethics and neurogovernance discussions and examine the utility of lifelong learning mechanisms to learn about the implications of neuroadvancements to contribute in a meaningful way to these discussions. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews conducted with 7 SLPs and 3 AUs were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Participants stated that their roles expected from them as professionals and as citizens indicate the importance to be knowledgeable on ethical, legal, and social implications of neuroadvancements and that lifelong learning is not used to learn about these implications. CONCLUSION: More must be done to facilitate the participation of SLPs and AUs in neuroethics and neurogovernance discussions, which would enrich the neuroethics and neurogovernance discourses benefitting patients, professionals, and the public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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