Expanding the scope: multimodal dimensions in aphasia discourse analysis-preliminary findings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aphasia, resulting from acquired brain injury, disrupts language processing and usage, significantly impacting individuals' social communication and life participation. Given the limitations of traditional assessments in capturing the nuanced challenges faced by individuals with aphasia, this study seeks to explore the potential benefits of integrating multimodal communication elements into discourse analysis to better capture narrative proficiency in this population.

Objective

This study examined how incorporating multimodal communication elements (e.g., physical gestures, writing, drawing) into discourse analysis may affect the narrative outcomes of persons with aphasia compared to those observed using methods that exclude multimodal considerations.

Methods</

SUBMITTER: Dutta M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11461255 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature