ASL & Deaf Culture Article review

Student Tutor Course Date ASL and Deaf Culture Article Review Communication remains a notable challenge to the deaf community in various settings. Part of such settings is in healthcare where proper engagement can lead to effective outcomes. Even with the increased usage of sign language in various settings, Deaf individuals still experience negative outcomes in their healthcare experiences. The challenges stem from significant communication barriers like over-reliance on lip reading and written communication. In this analysis, emphasis is put on assessing the components of the article titled “Breaking Down Communication Barriers: Assessing the Need for Audiologists to Have Access to Clinically Relevant Sign Language" by Samantha Panning, Rachel L. Lee, and Sara M. Misurelli. The article is vital in addressing some of the gaps that lead to suboptimal care and dissatisfaction among Deaf patients considering the lack of adequate knowledge of Deaf culture and ASL among audiologists in the US. The article is based on a study that was conducted to assess various aspects of the Deaf culture and ASL among audiologists in the US. The survey accommodated responses from 489 participants. All the participants were audiologists drawn from all over the US. Some of the specific areas of assessments in the study included an exploration of the audiologists’ knowledge of Deaf culture, their motivation to learn clinical sign...