ANALYSE THE VIABILITY AND THERAPEUTIC EFFECTIVENESS OF VOICE ADAPT TRAINING ON THE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION RESULTS IN APHASIC INDIVIDUALS

Background: Speech-language pathologists have begun to employ mobile app-based therapies as adjuncts or alternatives for traditional in-person therapy procedures in the recovery process of patients experiencing aphasia. These applications can raise the degree of medication and have shown notable res...

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Published inNeuroQuantology Vol. 21; no. 6; p. 849
Main Authors Ullah, Assad, Afsar, Fatima, Iqra Tariq, Khan, Mashal, Ali, Nadir, Mazhar, Marya
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bornova Izmir NeuroQuantology 01.01.2023
Subjects
Aphasia
Applications programs
Clinical trials
Effectiveness
Mobile computing
Personal communication
Training
Voice communication
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Summary:Background: Speech-language pathologists have begun to employ mobile app-based therapies as adjuncts or alternatives for traditional in-person therapy procedures in the recovery process of patients experiencing aphasia. These applications can raise the degree of medication and have shown notable results in a variety of fields. Aim:The goal of the planned randomized managed trial is to investigate the accessibility and therapeutic effectiveness of VoiceAdapt training on the language and interpersonal results of adults having aphasia. Methods:A multicenter RCT is being done in two Pakistani cities. The maximum of 90 patients having aphasia will be employed to take part in the two-arm, waitlist-controlled, crossover set randomized controlled trial. Following an initial evaluation, individuals will be randomly assigned to either an intervention or awaited control group. Individuals in the intervention group will get 7 weeks of app training, before receiving 7 weeks of post treatment and follow-up evaluations. The waiting control group will get no training for 7 weeks, which will include an initial evaluation, 7 weeks of training, and a post treatment evaluation. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, all testing processes are being carried out virtually. Results:Participants were invited to join the study in March 2022, and the research is projected to finish by February 2023. The results of the study are planned to be published within 8 months after the study concludes. Conclusion:If the RCT (Randomized Controlled Trial) shows positive results, it means that using technology-based solutions, specifically the Voice Adapt app, can be recommended as an effective way to help people with aphasia improve their ability to find the right words and communicate better. It is also convenient and affordable. Additionally, conducting the RCT via remote test and therapy delivery can provide therapists with useful information about telerehabilitation practices and nursing home treatment programs using app.
ISSN:1303-5150
DOI:10.48047/nq.2023.21.6.NQ23091