Background Factors influencing the implementation of communication partner training (CPT)
with familiar partners of people with aphasia (PWA) have previously been documented …

Background Research evidence suggests aphasia therapy must be delivered at high
intensity to effect change. Comprehensive therapy, addressing all domains of the …

Background Communication is at the heart of relationships, especially for couples. When
language is altered, as it is in aphasia, communication in couples can be affected. Aims To …

Background General consensus exists between clinicians as to the incorporation of
discourse outcome measures into language assessment for persons with aphasia (PWA) …

Medical education literature suggests clinically-integrated teaching may be the most
effective approach to teach evidence-based practice (EBP). Before implementing this …

This chapter is written for the qualified neurologist or related professional working with
persons who have had a stroke or other sudden brain injury. It is critical that the presence of …

Background Aphasia is a debilitating acquired language disorder that often persists as a
chronic condition. However, long-term support options are scarce, necessitating the …

Purpose Healthcare models have incorporated self-management approaches to facilitate
increased patient responsibility for chronic condition management. As aphasia is a chronic …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which communicative
participation differs across diagnoses and if there are common predictor variables for …

Background Aphasia is a communication disorder affecting participation. Although there are
evidence-based practice recommendations about participation and aphasia rehabilitation, it …