Background Few studies have documented the possibility of treatment-induced
improvements in language functions 12 months or longer after stroke. The purpose of the …

Background Constraint-induced aphasia therapy (CIAT) offers potential benefits to
individuals with history of aphasia-producing ischemic stroke. The goals of this pilot study …

Background Recovery from post-stroke aphasia is a long and complex process with an
uncertain outcome. Various interventions have been proposed to augment the recovery …

Background Constraint-induced aphasia therapy (CIAT) has been widely used in post-stroke
aphasia rehabilitation. An increasing number of clinical controlled trials have investigated …

Background: Communication outcomes following stroke are improved when treatments for
aphasia are administered early, within the first 3 months after stroke, and provided for more …

Background. Constraint-induced aphasia therapy (CIAT) has proven effective in patients
with subacute and chronic forms of aphasia. It has remained unclear, however, whether …

Purpose This systematic review summarizes evidence for intensity of treatment and
constraint-induced language therapy (CILT) on measures of language impairment and …

Background and purpose The trend towards a shorter stay in rehabilitation clinic has
implications for future language therapy. Constraint-induced aphasia therapy (CIAT) is …

Background and Purpose—In response to the established notion that improvement of
language functions in chronic aphasia only can be achieved through long-term treatment …

Background: Constraint-induced aphasia therapy (CIAT) is an intensive, short-term speech
and language therapy. Previous research indicates that CIAT can lead to lasting …