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Volume 27 Issue 1, June 2024

Volume 27 Issue 1, June 2024

Innovative use of Technology in Aphasia

  • Guest Editor: Helen Kelly
  • Guest Editor: Áine Kearns
  • Guest Editor: Shauna Bell
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Editorial

Innovative use of technology in aphasia
  • Helen Kelly
  • Áine Kearns
  • Shauna Bell
Free accessEditorialFirst published June 14, 2024pp. 1–4
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Research Article

Equivalence, modality use and patient satisfaction of telepractice administration of the scenario test in persons with primary progressive aphasia
  • Mirjam Gauch
  • Sabine Corsten
  • Katharina Geschke
  • Isabel Heinrich
  • Bianca Spelter
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
The use of telediagnostics for people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) could improve access to specialised care. There is a gap in research, especially regarding to the evaluation of communicative-pragmatic measurement tools in a digital ...
Open AccessResearch articleFirst published June 14, 2023pp. 5–16
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Improving efficiency through innovation in the ‘real-world’: Feasibility of a co-designed telehealth solution for individuals with aphasia
  • Katie Chadd
  • Sam Harding
  • Jane Mortley
  • Pam Enderby
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Research indicates that speech and language therapy for individuals with aphasia delivered via telehealth is acceptable and facilitates good outcomes. Although adoption of telehealth has increased following COVID-19, it has not been implemented ...
Free accessResearch articleFirst published December 28, 2023pp. 17–27
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Delivering Script Therapy for people with aphasia in EVA Park: Two single case treatment studies
  • Jane Marshall
  • Niamh Devane
  • Jude Berraondo
  • Richard Talbot
  • Panagiota Temponera
  • Katie Clegg
  • Stephanie Wilson
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
There are few applications of virtual reality (VR) in aphasia rehabilitation. EVA Park is an online VR platform developed with and for people with aphasia. Our research is testing its potential to host aphasia therapies.
OBJECTIVE:
Two case ...
Free accessResearch articleFirst published February 18, 2023pp. 29–40
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Review Article

Big data and artificial intelligence in post-stroke aphasia: A mapping review
  • Gordon Pottinger
  • Áine Kearns
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Aphasia is an impairment of language as a result of brain damage which can affect individuals after a stroke. Recent research in aphasia has highlighted new technologies and techniques that fall under the umbrella of big data and artificial ...
Free accessReview articleFirst published January 25, 2024pp. 41–55
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Spotlight on . . .

A banking app for people with brain injuries: Co-designed by a person with aphasia and a speech and language therapist
  • Mark Brodie
  • Carolyn Brodie
  • Lisa Raymond
Abstract
We describe the process where a stroke survivor, his wife, and a speech language pathologist participated together to design and implement a new piece of software to help patients with brain injury recover skills needed to manage their finances. Each ...
Free accessResearch articleFirst published April 6, 2023pp. 57–63
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Research Article

“You’ll find most people who got involved with the Café couldn’t do without it now” – Socialising in an online versus in-person Aphasia Café
  • Shauna Bell
  • Andrea Horgan
  • Helen Kelly
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
People with Aphasia (PwA) experience detrimental consequences post-stroke which can result in limited opportunities for social engagement and poor psychosocial ramifications. Peer support can improve psychosocial outcomes. Unfortunately, Covid-...
Free accessResearch articleFirst published March 23, 2024pp. 65–79
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