The Aphasia Therapy Finder
Lead: Miranda Rose
We aim to improve research translation of evidence-based aphasia therapies and decrease the time to clinical implementation. We are developing a searchable database including detailed therapy descriptions, evidence summaries, video examples of how to implement the therapy, and links to protocols, materials and other related therapy resources. This project is funded by The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia.
Inventory of clinical practice aphasia treatment: i-CLIP
Evy Visch-Brink & Sue Franklin
We aim to document international aphasia therapy practices through an international survey. We are currently analyzing the collected data and will shortly write up the results.
REhabilitation and recovery of peopLE with Aphasia after StrokE (RELEASE) is a National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) funded project.
Background: Aphasia, a language problem associated with stroke-related damage to the brain, occurs in approximately 50,600 people in the UK every year. People with aphasia have difficulty speaking, understanding speech, reading and writing. Speech and language therapy for aphasia after stroke has benefit.
However, therapists need better information to inform their choice of the best treatment option for specific patients. Therapy could be even more effective if it could be tailored to individual patients’ needs. Therapists often asked to advise on recovery, have little high quality information to support them in providing such guidance.
Aim: This study aims to explore the contribution the characteristics of therapy, the individuals themselves, their stroke and aphasia makes to their rehabilitation and prognosis.
RELEASE informs:
- The components of aphasia therapy that best facilitate recovery (in general and for different types of people, stroke and aphasia)
- The optimum therapy (timing, intensity, frequency, duration, repetition) and home practice routine (in general and for different types of people, stroke and aphasia)
- The usual patterns of recovery from aphasia (with and without therapy)
- What aspects indicate someone will make a good (or not so good) recovery from aphasia
Improving reporting of aphasia therapies
Lead: Lucy Dipper
We aim to improve the reporting of aphasia therapy details in research studies through development of additions to the TIDieR template. This will enable improved scientific rigor of reported studies and enhance accurate clinical implementation.
Technology in Aphasia Rehabilitation
Leads: Miranda Rose and Annie Hill
We aim to discover a breakthrough in technology supported aphasia interventions through surveys of practice, an international think tank symposium, and international cooperation in prospective research studies.
Dose and Intensity in Aphasia Rehabilitation
Leads: Miranda Rose, Sam Harvey and John Pierce
We aim to define a research agenda for questions concerning dose and intensity of aphasia rehabilitation, and then seek funding for and carry out international collaborative research.
International Population Registry for Aphasia after Stroke (I-PRAISE)
Lead: Myzoon Ali
Those with aphasia who are included in RCTs represent only a small proportion of those who are affected by post-stroke aphasia in the wider clinical population. the evidence base for therapy which is generated from these participants may not be applicable to all of those with aphasia who are typically seen in clinics and hospitals. We seek to address gaps in knowledge by examining recovery and service provision for aphasia across Europe.
Aims:
- Describe the clinical aphasia population across Europe
- Describe the clinical treatments for aphasia after stroke in the general population across Europe
- Examine the outcomes after clinical intervention for aphasia, across different countries