Group therapy to encourage communication ability in aphasic patients

Radonjic, Vesna; Rakuŝĉek, Nada

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“…The earliest included study of a multipurpose group therapy approach was the work of Radonjic and Rakuscek (1991) in which the results for 108 people with aphasia were reported. The aims of the speech-language pathologist and psychologist led group were to decrease emotional distress, provide opportunities for communication and social connections, and improve self-confidence.…”

Section: Multipurpose Aphasia Group Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Again these findings are limited by methodological issues such as sample size and lack of control group, however the findings suggest that some improvements in language functioning may be possible using this approach. The importance of communicative success, social reintegration and an opportunity to narrate the consequences of aphasia is highlighted as key components of the intervention similar to the work of Radonjic and Rakuscek (1991). The inclusion of these targets would suggest that the focus of the intervention was on the ICF domains of activity and participation however no outcome measures were employed that captured these areas of functioning.…”

Section: Multipurpose Aphasia Group Therapymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Creating opportunities for communicative success was demonstrated in all included studies with the primary method for achieving this through conversation with others. The topics of conversation were broad and included general conversation, , current events (Elman & Bernstein-Ellis, 1999a) everyday life events (Elman & Bernstein-Ellis, 1999a), learning about each other (Radonjic & Rakuscek, 1991), and sharing the experiences of aphasia Marshall, 1993.…”

Section: Components Of Multipurpose Groupsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…People with aphasia were provided communication supports to achieve success in these conversations through a variety of means. For example, expressive and receptive language supports included drawing (Radonjic & Rakuscek, 1991), gesture (Radonjic & Rakuscek, 1991), writing (Marshall, 1993), communication cards (Marshall, 1993), maps , personalised notebooks , number lines , graphic choices , written or graphic summaries , photos , and souvenirs ). To extend communicative success beyond the group, studies employed a range of methods including problem solving (Marshall, 2003), strategy generation (Marshall, 1993), communication skills training scripting (Elman & Bernstein-Ellis, 1999a), training in multi-modal communication , role play Radonjic & Rakuscek, 1991), and specific impairment focused activities (Radonjic & Rakuscek, 1991).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, expressive and receptive language supports included drawing (Radonjic & Rakuscek, 1991), gesture (Radonjic & Rakuscek, 1991), writing (Marshall, 1993), communication cards (Marshall, 1993), maps , personalised notebooks , number lines , graphic choices , written or graphic summaries , photos , and souvenirs ). To extend communicative success beyond the group, studies employed a range of methods including problem solving (Marshall, 2003), strategy generation (Marshall, 1993), communication skills training scripting (Elman & Bernstein-Ellis, 1999a), training in multi-modal communication , role play Radonjic & Rakuscek, 1991), and specific impairment focused activities (Radonjic & Rakuscek, 1991). In addition to statistically significant improvements in communication functioning, the outcomes of these successful communication events were reported to contribute to increased confidence Elman & Bernstein-Ellis, 1999a,1999b, independence and autonomy , and motivation to engage in conversation and attempt new conversation interactions Elman & Bernstein-Ellis, 1999a, 1999bMarshall, 1993;.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Russell, and Doctor Hill. There are few who can say that they have been guided by the international experts and pioneers in their field. Deb, thank you for encouraging my independence and honing my ability to think about all possible outcomes. Trev, your technical expertise and quiet leadership were invaluable. Annie, your unwavering encouragement has motivated me time and time again when it all seemed impossible. I must also gratefully acknowledge the financial support from the Australian Stroke Foundation that made this research possible and allowed me to extend this intervention to people with aphasia across the country. I was also supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship throughout which made this commitment financially possible for our family. To the participants with aphasia and their communication partners, I thank you. You are truly an inspiration. You shared your stories, your lives and your homes with me. You persisted when the technology was challenging, brought your best self to the group every week, and worked with me to further this area of research with so much passion and commitment. You kept me motivated, you gave me purpose, and you taught me so much about appreciating life, valuing friendship, and never giving up. A big thanks must also go to my colleagues within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Your faith in me, passion for research, and advice kept me focused and inspired. xiv Without an amazing support network of friends and family over the years, the ups and downs of completing this project would have overwhelmed. You all encouraged me, believed in me and cheered me on until the very end. A special thank you from the bottom of my heart to my dear friend Brooke. Without you, this thesis simply would not be. You have been my mentor, my counsellor, my inspiration, my cook, my coach, my cheer-squad, my babysitter, my sounding board, and above all, my very best friend. I am beyond blessed to have you in my life. I am so glad you stalked me back in second year uni. To my biggest fan, Mum, thank you for always believing in me, encouraging me, and supporting me throughout this PhD and always. Thank you for being there for me and the boys, on the good days and the bad, and often at a moment's notice. You have been my rock. To my husband, Trenton, I bet you're glad "my PhD" is over. This journey has been long, the road has been bumpy, and at times we both thought I would never be at the end. But here it is-still with you by my side, holding my hand, cheering me on, and making me laugh. To quote our song "it's just you and me and all of the people, with nothing to do and nothing to prove". Finally, this thesis is dedicated to my beautiful boys-Oliver, Samuel, Theodore and Macarthur. You are my joy, my light, and my life. I hope that all of this will be worth it, and you will see that with hard work, perseverance, late nights, and the love of your family, all things are possible.

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Section: Multipurpose Aphasia Group Therapymentioning

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Section: Multipurpose Aphasia Group Therapymentioning

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The efficacy of outpatient and community-based aphasia group interventions: A systematic review

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2013

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This paper examines the evidence for community and outpatient aphasia groups using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. A systematic search of the literature using eight electronic databases was completed; 29 studies met inclusion and exclusion criteria. Level of evidence and methodological quality was assessed and effect sizes calculated where possible. Evidence favouring community and outpatient groups centred on four level ii and level iii-i studies that examined the efficacy of highly structured group activities for improving specific linguistic processes with five medium-large effect sizes calculated. Medium and large effect sizes were also calculated on a level iii-i study examining number of friendships and community access. No effect sizes were available for level ii or level iii studies examining communication activity and participation. Overall, the results indicate that community and outpatient group participation can improve specific linguistic processes. There is also some evidence that group participation can benefit social networks and community access. However, there is limited evidence demonstrating improvement in functional communication as a consequence of group participation. The current evidence is not comprehensive. Further well-designed studies, particularly examining activity and participation, and contextual factors are required to advance community and outpatient aphasia group practice and participation.

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Group therapy to encourage communication ability in aphasic patients

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The development, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of an online aphasia group intervention – TeleGAIN

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The efficacy of outpatient and community-based aphasia group interventions: A systematic review

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