Hayden, Nikita, Bradshaw, Jill, Hayward, Sarah, Murphy, Joan, Boa, Sally, Eden, Viktoria, Alm, Norman, Pampoulou, Eliada, Mischo, Susanne (2024) A narrative review on analysing and reporting research conducted using Talking Mats®, an inclusive communication tool. Technology and Disability, 36 (3). pp. 69-84. ISSN 1055-4181. E-ISSN 1878-643X. (doi:10.3233/tad-230024) (KAR id:106396)
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Talking Mats® is a visual communication tool which can support people to express their views. Talking Mats has been used in research as a more inclusive data collection tool, however, analysing the varied data produced by Talking Mats is challenging, and there is a lack of guidance on how to analyse and report these data.
OBJECTIVE: We sought to provide an overview of ways in which Talking Mats data have been analysed and reported.
METHODS: We conducted a narrative review of studies that reported using Talking Mats to collect empirical data, to examine how these studies analysed and reported these data.
RESULTS: Studies used qualitative analysis techniques, such as: thematic, content, conversation, and framework analysis. Studies also reported clinical and research case studies and observations of non-verbal communication. Quantitative analyses were used less often, and involved transforming qualitative data into quantitative data (e.g., observing symbol placements). Many studies did not describe their methods in sufficient depth.
CONCLUSIONS: We developed the Talking Mats Reporting Criteria to support researchers and practitioners to describe their Talking Mats protocols. These Reporting Criteria were developed iteratively and collaboratively between Talking Mats experts and members of the Talking Mats Research Network. Researchers and practitioners should describe their analytical approach in further detail and report the Talking Mats Effectiveness Framework of Functional Communication.
Item Type: | Article |
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DOI/Identification number: | 10.3233/tad-230024 |
Uncontrolled keywords: | Communication support needs, Talking Mats, qualitative and quantitative analysis, inclusive research, methodology |
Subjects: |
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF41 Psychology and philosophy |
Divisions: | Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Tizard |
Funders: | University of Kent (https://ror.org/00xkeyj56) |
Depositing User: | J. Bradshaw |
Date Deposited: | 23 Jun 2024 14:06 UTC |
Last Modified: | 13 Nov 2024 10:49 UTC |
Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/106396 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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