Abstract
Purpose:
This case report aims to raise awareness among health care professionals and students that acute onset Wernicke's aphasia could be misinterpreted as delirium. In such a context, a patient's psychological/emotional reactions (e.g., agitation, anger) to aphasia associated communication breakdowns can be mismanaged as primary psychiatric concerns.
Conclusion:
Preliminary suggestions for relevant clinical practice are offered.
This case report aims to raise awareness among health care professionals and students that acute onset Wernicke's aphasia could be misinterpreted as delirium. In such a context, a patient's psychological/emotional reactions (e.g., agitation, anger) to aphasia associated communication breakdowns can be mismanaged as primary psychiatric concerns.
Conclusion:
Preliminary suggestions for relevant clinical practice are offered.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1562-1570 |
| Journal | Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2024 |