Structure, Processes, and Retrospective Outcomes From an Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program

Author:

Babbitt Edna M.123,Worrall Linda34,Cherney Leora R.12

Affiliation:

1. Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Center for Aphasia Research & Treatment, IL

2. Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Chicago, IL

3. The University of Queensland, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences–St. Lucia, Australia

4. NHMRC CCRE in Aphasia Rehabilitation, Queensland, Australia

Abstract

Purpose This study describes the structure, processes, and outcomes of an intensive comprehensive aphasia program (ICAP). The aim was to identify treatment gains and determine if outcomes were significantly different between participants grouped according to severity and type of aphasia, and time postonset. Method Data from 74 first-time ICAP participants were analyzed. Pre- and posttreatment scores on the Western Aphasia Battery–Revised and other impairment and participation measures were compared using paired t tests. Analyses of variance were used to compare outcomes related to aphasia severity (severe, moderate, and mild aphasia), aphasia type (fluent, nonfluent), and chronicity (0–6 months postonset, 7–12 months postonset, and 12+ months postonset). Results Participants made significant changes on all impairment and participation measures. Large effect sizes were noted for one participation and three impairment measures. Medium effect sizes were noted for one impairment and three participation measures. There was no significant difference among groups on any factor. Conclusion ICAPs can have a significant effect on the language impairment and participation of people with aphasia, but further research is required to determine if the effect is comparable to other types of service delivery.

Publisher

American Speech Language Hearing Association

Subject

Speech and Hearing,Linguistics and Language,Developmental and Educational Psychology,Otorhinolaryngology

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