'I think writing is everything': An exploration of the writing experiences of people with aphasia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Written communication has become an increasingly important part of everyday life in social, educational and professional spheres. The substantial increase in writing via the internet and mobile technologies provides both an opportunity for social engagement and distinct challenges for people with aphasia. Within the current literature there has been limited research into the lived experiences of people with aphasia of their writing difficulties and how these affect their ability to communicate.

Aims

This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences of people with aphasia of living with language-related writing difficulties and the impact of these on their lives.

Methods & procedures

Eight people with post-stroke aphasia and writing difficulties took p

SUBMITTER: Thiel L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9805004 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature