Post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation using computer-based Arabic software program: a randomized controlled trial

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aphasia is considered an acquired communication disorder. Language intervention in aphasia enhances the patient outcomes. Recently, computer programs are developed for the treatment of aphasia. It is an effective and a low-cost therapy choice. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of language therapy using a computer-based Arabic software program for rehabilitation of post-stroke Arabic-speaking aphasic patients in comparison to the conventional language therapy. We conducted a randomized controlled trial with blinded endpoint evaluation. The trial included 50 aphasic patients. They were randomized into either group I or group II to receive 48 therapy sessions using the Arabic software program (group I) or the conventional therapy (group II). The primary

SUBMITTER: Elhakeem E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8316710 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature