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Telerehabilitation in Poststroke Anomia: Enhancing Practitioner Skills for Better Outcomes

Telerehabilitation in Poststroke Anomia: Enhancing Practitioner Skills for Better Outcomes

As speech-language pathologists (SLPs), we constantly seek effective and innovative ways to support our clients. The study "Telerehabilitation in Poststroke Anomia" offers valuable insights into the feasibility and effectiveness of remote therapy for patients with poststroke anomia. By understanding and implementing these findings, practitioners can enhance their skills and potentially improve patient outcomes.

Key Findings from the Study

The research, conducted by Agostini et al. (2014), explored the feasibility of telerehabilitation compared to conventional face-to-face treatment for patients with poststroke anomia. The study involved five chronic aphasic patients who participated in both face-to-face and remote therapy sessions. The primary outcome measure was naming accuracy, assessed at three time points: baseline, immediately after treatment, and three weeks post-treatment.

Key findings include:

Implications for Practice

These findings have several implications for SLPs:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides promising results, further research is necessary to explore the long-term effects and potential of telerehabilitation for other language components such as phonology, semantics, and syntax. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this growing field by conducting and participating in additional studies.

Conclusion

The study by Agostini et al. highlights the feasibility and effectiveness of telerehabilitation for poststroke anomia. By integrating these findings into practice, SLPs can enhance their service delivery, ensuring better outcomes for their patients. To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Telerehabilitation in Poststroke Anomia.


Citation: Agostini, M., Garzon, M., Benavides-Varela, S., De Pellegrin, S., Bencini, G., Rossi, G., Rosadoni, S., Mancuso, M., Turolla, A., Meneghello, F., & Tonin, P. (2014). Telerehabilitation in Poststroke Anomia. Biomed Res Int, 2014, 706909. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/706909
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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