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View article: Does a champion-led implementation toolkit have the potential to improve aphasia guideline adherence? Results from a feasibility study
Does a champion-led implementation toolkit have the potential to improve aphasia guideline adherence? Results from a feasibility study Open
The champion-led implementation toolkit prototype was feasible and acceptable, improving guideline-recommended aphasia care. Result support further development of a theory-informed, tailorable implementation toolkit to improve aphasia serv…
View article: Rehabilitation and self-management support for people with aphasia and cognitive communication disability in Malaysia: a scoping review
Rehabilitation and self-management support for people with aphasia and cognitive communication disability in Malaysia: a scoping review Open
Rehabilitation services and self-management support for people with aphasia and cognitive communication disability in Malaysia are geographically inequitable. There is an urgent need for further research to support the development of commu…
View article: Aphasia-specific or generic outcomes? a comparison of two health-related quality of life instruments for economic evaluations of aphasia treatments
Aphasia-specific or generic outcomes? a comparison of two health-related quality of life instruments for economic evaluations of aphasia treatments Open
View article: The Role of Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) in International Stroke Teams: A Systematic Review
The Role of Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) in International Stroke Teams: A Systematic Review Open
Background Current published guidelines suggest that speech and language therapists (SLTs) should be part of stroke teams, but their involvement and roles according to country income are unknown. Aims This review aims to (1) investigate th…
View article: Acceptability, feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the Peer-led Hub-and-Spoke Community Aphasia Group program
Acceptability, feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the Peer-led Hub-and-Spoke Community Aphasia Group program Open
View article: Carers in post-stroke aphasia: a scoping review of interventions and outcomes beyond communication partner training
Carers in post-stroke aphasia: a scoping review of interventions and outcomes beyond communication partner training Open
This review uncovered a wide range of formats, dosages, and outcome measures in interventions for carers. Encouragingly, the majority of these interventions included psychoeducation, skill-building, and support components. While most studi…
View article: Establishing Quality Indicators and Implementation Priorities for Post‐Stroke Aphasia Services Through End‐User Involvement
Establishing Quality Indicators and Implementation Priorities for Post‐Stroke Aphasia Services Through End‐User Involvement Open
Background Currently, there are no agreed quality standards for post‐stroke aphasia services. Therefore, it is unknown if care reflects best practices or meets the expectations of people living with aphasia. We aimed to (1) shortlist, (2) …
View article: Optimizing Speech Emotion Recognition with Machine Learning Based Advanced Audio Cue Analysis
Optimizing Speech Emotion Recognition with Machine Learning Based Advanced Audio Cue Analysis Open
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, where human–computer interaction is an integral component of daily life, the ability to recognize and understand human emotions has emerged as a crucial facet of technological advancement. Ho…
View article: The effects of cognitive-linguistic interventions to treat aphasia in the first 90 days post-stroke: A systematic review
The effects of cognitive-linguistic interventions to treat aphasia in the first 90 days post-stroke: A systematic review Open
Background: Cognitive-linguistic interventions for aphasia are behavioural-based approaches to therapy that aim to treat language impairment skills post-acquired brain injury. The purpose of cognitive-linguistic intervention is to restore …
View article: Preferences of people with post-stroke aphasia for aphasia research videos: An international project
Preferences of people with post-stroke aphasia for aphasia research videos: An international project Open
Background: Most aphasia research is published in international, peer-reviewed journals in a format that is inaccessible for people with aphasia (PWA). Video presents an ideal format for disseminating information to PWA in an accessible di…
View article: From concept to practice: a scoping review of the application of AI to aphasia diagnosis and management
From concept to practice: a scoping review of the application of AI to aphasia diagnosis and management Open
Aphasia is an acquired communication disability resulting from impairments in language processing following brain injury, most commonly stroke. People with aphasia experience difficulties in all modalities of language that impact their qua…
View article: Acceptability, feasibility and preliminary efficacy of low-moderate intensity Constraint Induced Aphasia Therapy and Multi-Modality Aphasia Therapy in chronic aphasia after stroke
Acceptability, feasibility and preliminary efficacy of low-moderate intensity Constraint Induced Aphasia Therapy and Multi-Modality Aphasia Therapy in chronic aphasia after stroke Open
Background: High-intensity Constraint-Induced Aphasia Therapy Plus (CIAT-Plus) and Multi-Modality Aphasia Therapy (M-MAT) are effective interventions for chronic post-stroke aphasia but challenging to provide in clinical practice. Providin…
View article: Examining Dose Frameworks to Improve Aphasia Rehabilitation Research
Examining Dose Frameworks to Improve Aphasia Rehabilitation Research Open
View article: Results of the COMPARE trial of Constraint-induced or Multimodality Aphasia Therapy compared with usual care in chronic post-stroke aphasia
Results of the COMPARE trial of Constraint-induced or Multimodality Aphasia Therapy compared with usual care in chronic post-stroke aphasia Open
Background While meta-analyses confirm treatment for chronic post-stroke aphasia is effective, a lack of comparative evidence for different interventions limits prescription accuracy. We investigated whether Constraint-Induced Aphasia Ther…
View article: Developments in the application of Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs: an international survey of practice
Developments in the application of Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs: an international survey of practice Open
Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Programs (ICAPs) were first described in 2013 with an international survey documenting 12 unique programs. ICAPs involve high dose intervention delivered in both group and individual settings, targeting comm…
View article: A systematic review of maintenance following intensive therapy programs in chronic post-stroke aphasia: importance of individual response analysis
A systematic review of maintenance following intensive therapy programs in chronic post-stroke aphasia: importance of individual response analysis Open
Recent evidence supports the benefit of intensive aphasia intervention programs for people with chronic aphasia, yet it is unclear if all participants can expect positive outcomes and for how long therapeutic gains last. We systematically …
View article: Dose effects in behavioural treatment of post-stroke aphasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Dose effects in behavioural treatment of post-stroke aphasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Purpose: Aphasia is a debilitating chronic acquired language disorder that impacts heavily on a person’s life. Behavioural treatments aim to remediate language processing skills or to enhance communication between the person with aphasia a…
View article: Treatment dose in post-stroke aphasia: A systematic scoping review
Treatment dose in post-stroke aphasia: A systematic scoping review Open
Little is known about how the amount of treatment a person with aphasia receives impacts aphasia recovery following stroke, yet this information is vital to ensure effective treatments are delivered efficiently. Furthermore, there is no st…
View article: Comparing higher and lower weekly treatment intensity for chronic aphasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Comparing higher and lower weekly treatment intensity for chronic aphasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
© 2020, © 2020 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Optimizing intensity for aphasia treatment is a high priority research issue for people with aphasia, their families and clinicians, and could result in healthcare cost …
View article: Dose effects in behavioural treatment of post-stroke aphasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Dose effects in behavioural treatment of post-stroke aphasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Aphasia is a debilitating chronic acquired language disorder that impacts heavily on a person’s life. Behavioural treatments aim to remediate language processing skills or to enhance communication between the person with aphasia and others…
View article: What Is Meant by “Multimodal Therapy” for Aphasia?
What Is Meant by “Multimodal Therapy” for Aphasia? Open
Purpose Multimodal therapy is a frequent term in aphasia literature, but it has no agreed upon definition. Phrases such as “multimodal therapy” and “multimodal treatment” are applied to a range of aphasia interventions as if mutually under…
View article: Tradeoffs Between U.S. Army Trainees’ Performance on the Occupational Physical Assessment Test and Body Composition
Tradeoffs Between U.S. Army Trainees’ Performance on the Occupational Physical Assessment Test and Body Composition Open
View article: Tidier descriptions of speech and language therapy interventions for people with aphasia. Consensus from the RELEASE Collaboration
Tidier descriptions of speech and language therapy interventions for people with aphasia. Consensus from the RELEASE Collaboration Open
Background: Speech and language therapy (SLT) interventions for people with aphasia are complex – for example, interventions vary by delivery model (face-to-face, tele-rehabilitation), dynamic (group, 1-to-1) and provider. Therapists tailo…
View article: Constraint and multimodal approaches to therapy for chronic aphasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Constraint and multimodal approaches to therapy for chronic aphasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
© 2017, © 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Aphasia is a significant cause of disability and reduced quality of life. Two speech pathology treatment approaches appear efficacious: multimodal and constraint-induced…
View article: Treatment for people with chronic aphasia - investigation of high and low intensity, constraint and multimodal treatments
Treatment for people with chronic aphasia - investigation of high and low intensity, constraint and multimodal treatments Open
View article: Progress On Compare: A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Constraint-Induced And Multi-Modal Aphasia Therapy To Usual Care In People With Chronic Aphasia
Progress On Compare: A Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing Constraint-Induced And Multi-Modal Aphasia Therapy To Usual Care In People With Chronic Aphasia Open