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Maximize Therapy Outcomes: Harnessing the Power of Consistent, Self-Managed Digital Therapy

Maximize Therapy Outcomes: Harnessing the Power of Consistent, Self-Managed Digital Therapy

As practitioners dedicated to improving the lives of children through speech-language therapy, it's essential to continually seek evidence-based strategies that yield the best outcomes. Recent research titled "Consistent long-term practice leads to consistent improvement: Benefits of self-managed therapy for language and cognitive deficits using a digital therapeutic" provides compelling data supporting the efficacy of self-managed digital therapy.

Conducted by Liu, Cordella, Ishwar, Betke, and Kiran (2023), this study utilized data from the Constant Therapy app to evaluate the impact of consistent, long-term practice on therapy outcomes. The findings are particularly relevant for practitioners looking to integrate digital tools into their therapeutic repertoire.

The Power of Consistency in Digital Therapy

The study analyzed two cohorts of post-stroke patients who used the Constant Therapy app over a 30-week period. The first cohort consisted of 537 consistent users, while the second included 2,159 users with variable practice patterns. Patients were grouped into three dosage categories: low (0-15 minutes/week), medium (15-40 minutes/week), and moderate (greater than 40 minutes/week).

The results were illuminating:

Implications for Practitioners

These findings underscore the importance of consistent, long-term practice in achieving significant therapy outcomes. For practitioners, this means encouraging and facilitating regular practice schedules for your clients. Here are some actionable steps:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides robust evidence supporting the benefits of consistent digital therapy, further research is always valuable. Practitioners are encouraged to conduct their own evaluations and share findings with the broader community. This collective effort can lead to even more refined and effective therapeutic strategies.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Consistent long-term practice leads to consistent improvement: Benefits of self-managed therapy for language and cognitive deficits using a digital therapeutic.


Citation: Liu, H., Cordella, C., Ishwar, P., Betke, M., & Kiran, S. (2023). Consistent long-term practice leads to consistent improvement: Benefits of self-managed therapy for language and cognitive deficits using a digital therapeutic. Frontiers in Digital Health, 4, Article 1095110. https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2023.1095110
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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