Rehabilitation of aphasia: more is better.

Full Abstract

Although the most effective means of treating aphasia post stroke has not been determined, several areas of aphasia therapy have proven to be more effective than others. A recent study had determined that intense aphasia therapy over a short period of time has greater impact on recovery than less intense therapy over a longer period of time. Building upon the idea that more is better, this article examines other spects of aphasia therapy that may be combined to facilitate recovery.

Author information

Author/s: Bhogal, Sanjit K (SK); Teasell, Robert W (RW); Foley, Norine C (NC); Speechley, Mark R (MR);

Affiliation: St. Joseph's Health are London, Parkwood Site, London, Ontario, Canada.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Topics in stroke rehabilitation (Top Stroke Rehabil), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2003-; vol 10 (issue 2) : pp 66-76

Dates: Created 2003/09/18; Completed 2004/01/22; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 13680518, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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