Purpose Obtaining health information and resources can influence an individual's (a) access
to services,(b) interactions with health care providers, and (c) ability to manage one's own …

Background: Although the literature implies that there is limited public awareness of
aphasia, direct data have been lacking. Aims: Therefore, a survey was undertaken to sample …

Background: Discrimination on the basis of disability is prohibited in many countries and
therefore research on communication accessibility for people with aphasia has become a …

Purpose: This study aimed to explore family members' experiences and preferences for
receiving aphasia information during the early phases of post-stroke care. Method: Sixty-five …

Background: Despite the well‐documented benefits of providing people with written health
information, there is a growing body of evidence indicating that people who have aphasia …

Background: An important goal of people living with aphasia, aphasia organizations and
professionals who work with aphasia is increased awareness of aphasia by the public …

Background International public surveys have generally indicated very poor awareness and
knowledge of aphasia among the general public. However, none has assessed aphasia …

Background: Studies have examined Internet use as a source of information by various
populations, however no study has examined the quality and accessibility of websites for …

Background: Five years ago, public awareness of aphasia was low (Simmons Mackie, Code,
Armstrong, Stiegler, & Elman,). This created problems for those affected by the condition and …

Background: People with aphasia report preferences for specially formatted health
information materials, but there is little evidence that modified materials result in improved …