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Table 4 Final eight ranked components identified as important for the BCPPA program, from two stage Nominal Group Technique consensus work

From: Using the Medical Research Council framework and public involvement in the development of a communication partner training intervention for people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA): Better Conversations with PPA

1

Use of video feedback to identify facilitators versus barriers in conversation when focusing on people’s strengths as well as areas of potential breakdown

2

Tailored and person centred:

- goals,

- conversational topics,

- strategies

- practice opportunities

3

Emphasising a focus on getting message across rather than a perfect interaction

4

Focusing individual attention on non-verbal communication strategies such as body language, gesture, facial expression and other methods of total communication.

5

Recognising and building on current communication strengths.

6

Working with both the person with PPA and the CP together.

7

Providing opportunities to practice strategies and get feedback from the speech and language therapist.

8

Providing an opportunity to discuss their communication difficulties

  1. PPA Primary Progressive Aphasia, CP Communication Partner