Objective To assess the feasibility and acceptability of training stroke service staff to provide
supported communication for people with moderate–severe aphasia in the acute phase; …

Objective To assess the effectiveness of enhanced communication therapy in the first four
months after stroke compared with an attention control (unstructured social contact). Design …

Background: Participation of people with aphasia in clinical care and rehabilitation is an
area of increasing research interest. Supported communication (SC) training, which aims to …

Background: Patients admitted with aphasia due to stroke may find it difficult to access
information and participate in decision-making concerning their own treatment, care, and …

Introduction Patient experience for people with aphasia/families in acute care is frequently
reported as negative, with communication barriers contributing to adverse events and …

Purpose Communication disability, including aphasia, is prevalent in the stroke population
and impacts service delivery. This study explored the experiences of the multidisciplinary …

The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a scripted modular intervention
programme called Speaking Out. Speaking Out is administered by trained volunteers in the …

Purpose: Speech and language pathology (SLP) for aphasia is a complex intervention
delivered to a heterogeneous population within diverse settings. Simplistic descriptions of …

Background: Approximately 176,000 new individuals in the United Kingdom and Ireland are
diagnosed with stroke annually with up to one third experiencing aphasia. Qualitative …

Objective To determine the clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and service users' views
of enhanced early communication therapy by speech and language (SL) therapists …