Evaluation of a Tele-Language Rehabilitation Program

Overview

About this study

The aims of this study are to assess the feasibility of and satisfaction with providing a tele-rehabilitation service directed at language disorders in individuals with stroke and measure the change in language function.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion criteria:

At least 6 months and no more than 5 years after stroke
Expressive difficulties such as anomia or lack of fluency
Comprehension of simple instructions
English proficiency
At least 8 years of formal education
Basic ability to independently use the tele-system
Having a personal computer, with Internet access (10 MBps) at home.
Presence of a family member or caregiver willing to participate
A clinician participatnig in the clinical intervention

Exclusion criteria:

Major dementia
Untreated major depression.
Hemianopsia or major disability in visual perception
Other medical conditions that affect the central or peripheral nervous system
Psychiatric background that would limit full participaton
Treatment by Speech and Language Pathology Therapist in another setting during the study period

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