Chronic Aphasia: Life After Treatment

Unanswered
Questions/
Future Research
3. What types of outcome measures
best document non-traditional
improvements in both PWAs and
caregivers: including quality of life,
stress, burden, depression, and other
psychosocial outcomes?
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1. Further research needs to focus on
well-defined therapy methods for
specific types of aphasics both at the
acute and chronic stages using higher
levels of evidence.
2. How can we help acute and chronic
PWAs and caregivers cope with
communication changes despite
degree of improvement?
4. What therapy techniques facilitate
communication in a variety of living
settings (home, skilled living, nursing
home)?
5. What is the cost effectiveness of
various therapy approaches for
PWAs and caregivers?
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