Structure, processes, and retrospective outcomes from an intensive comprehensive aphasia program
EM Babbitt, L Worrall, LR Cherney - American Journal of Speech-Language …, 2015 - ASHA
EM Babbitt, L Worrall, LR Cherney
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2015•ASHAPurpose This study describes the structure, processes, and outcomes of an intensive
comprehensive aphasia program (ICAP). The aim was to identify treatment gains and
determine if outcomes were significantly different between participants grouped according to
severity and type of aphasia, and time postonset. Method Data from 74 first-time ICAP
participants were analyzed. Pre-and posttreatment scores on the Western Aphasia Battery–
Revised and other impairment and participation measures were compared using paired t …
comprehensive aphasia program (ICAP). The aim was to identify treatment gains and
determine if outcomes were significantly different between participants grouped according to
severity and type of aphasia, and time postonset. Method Data from 74 first-time ICAP
participants were analyzed. Pre-and posttreatment scores on the Western Aphasia Battery–
Revised and other impairment and participation measures were compared using paired t …
Purpose
This study describes the structure, processes, and outcomes of an intensive comprehensive aphasia program (ICAP). The aim was to identify treatment gains and determine if outcomes were significantly different between participants grouped according to severity and type of aphasia, and time postonset.
Method
Data from 74 first-time ICAP participants were analyzed. Pre- and posttreatment scores on the Western Aphasia Battery–Revised and other impairment and participation measures were compared using paired t tests. Analyses of variance were used to compare outcomes related to aphasia severity (severe, moderate, and mild aphasia), aphasia type (fluent, nonfluent), and chronicity (0–6 months postonset, 7–12 months postonset, and 12+ months postonset).
Results
Participants made significant changes on all impairment and participation measures. Large effect sizes were noted for one participation and three impairment measures. Medium effect sizes were noted for one impairment and three participation measures. There was no significant difference among groups on any factor.
Conclusion
ICAPs can have a significant effect on the language impairment and participation of people with aphasia, but further research is required to determine if the effect is comparable to other types of service delivery.
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