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Publication Date: 2024
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ISSN: ISSN-1368-2822
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Designing Remote Synchronous Auditory Comprehension Assessment for Severely Impaired Individuals with Aphasia
Holly Robson; Harriet Thomasson; Matthew H. Davis
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, v59 n3 p1232-1242 2024
Background: The use of telepractice in aphasia research and therapy is increasing in frequency. Teleassessment in aphasia has been demonstrated to be reliable. However, neuropsychological and clinical language comprehension assessments are not always readily translatable to an online environment and people with severe language comprehension or cognitive impairments have sometimes been considered to be unsuitable for teleassessment. Aim: This project aimed to produce a battery of language comprehension teleassessments at the single word, sentence and discourse level suitable for individuals with moderate-severe language comprehension impairments. Methods: Assessment development prioritised response consistency and clinical flexibility during testing. Teleassessments were delivered in PowerPoint over Zoom using screen sharing and remote control functions. The assessments were evaluated in 14 people with aphasia and 9 neurotypical control participants. Modifiable assessment templates are available here: https://osf.io/r6wfm/. Main Contributions: People with aphasia were able to engage in language comprehension teleassessment with limited carer support. Only one assessment could not be completed for technical reasons. Statistical analysis revealed above chance performance in 141/151 completed assessments. Conclusions: People with aphasia, including people with moderate-severe comprehension impairments, are able to engage with teleassessment. Successful teleassessment can be supported by retaining clinical flexibility and maintaining consistent task demands.
Descriptors: Aphasia, Severity (of Disability), Videoconferencing, Comparative Analysis, Language Processing, Evaluation Methods, Caregivers, Speech Therapy, Language Tests, Language Impairments, Computer Software, Computer Assisted Testing
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Language: English
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