Clinicians' Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Group Therapy For Aphasia
Date of Graduation
Spring 1997
Degree
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Department
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Committee Chair
Klaas Bakker
Abstract
Speech-language pathologists' beliefs of group therapy effectiveness for patients with aphasia were examined, and the results are presented in this paper. Seventy-five SLPs who specialize in neurogenic communication disorders completed and returned questionnaires. After the data was analyzed, it was determined that most participants believed a combination of individual and group treatment was most beneficial to communication improvement in individuals with aphasia. Further, the relationship between perceived effectiveness of group treatment when considering time post-onset of injury was found to be significant. Finally, a thorough description of procedures used by participants in group treatment settings is presented. In order to substantiate and support these findings, research within a group treatment research study that involves examination of patients with aphasia is needed.
Subject Categories
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Copyright
© Charity Faith Shelton
Recommended Citation
Shelton, Charity Faith, "Clinicians' Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Group Therapy For Aphasia" (1997). MSU Graduate Theses. 223.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/223
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