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An investigation into life needs across stages of recovery from aphasia : implications for service delivery
Recent shifts in the philosophy of aphasia rehabilitation have engendered research interests in the broad and long-term consequences of the condition. In response, this study aimed to describe and compare acute and long-term consequences of aphasia. Indepth interviews were conducted with fifteen adu...
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| author | Alberts, Julia |
| author2 | Legg, Carol |
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| description | Recent shifts in the philosophy of aphasia rehabilitation have engendered research interests in the broad and long-term consequences of the condition. In response, this study aimed to describe and compare acute and long-term consequences of aphasia. Indepth interviews were conducted with fifteen adults at different stages of recovery poststroke. Topics probed included communication, family relationships, friendships, daily activities, independence, emotional status and self-image. Data was analysed thematically and meaningful units were coded and classified according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICIDH-2). Results revealed common themes across the broad psychosocial consequences for individuals with aphasia and a concerning lack of public awareness of the aphasic condition. Further, a pattern of declining participation across the continuum of recovery was apparent. Drawing on the data obtained, the importance of long-term service delivery that focuses on the psychosocial adjustment of the individual with aphasia and their environment is highlighted. |
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| spelling | oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/26324 An investigation into life needs across stages of recovery from aphasia : implications for service delivery Alberts, Julia Legg, Carol Speech-Language Pathology Recent shifts in the philosophy of aphasia rehabilitation have engendered research interests in the broad and long-term consequences of the condition. In response, this study aimed to describe and compare acute and long-term consequences of aphasia. Indepth interviews were conducted with fifteen adults at different stages of recovery poststroke. Topics probed included communication, family relationships, friendships, daily activities, independence, emotional status and self-image. Data was analysed thematically and meaningful units were coded and classified according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICIDH-2). Results revealed common themes across the broad psychosocial consequences for individuals with aphasia and a concerning lack of public awareness of the aphasic condition. Further, a pattern of declining participation across the continuum of recovery was apparent. Drawing on the data obtained, the importance of long-term service delivery that focuses on the psychosocial adjustment of the individual with aphasia and their environment is highlighted. 2017-11-16T13:42:02Z 2017-11-16T13:42:02Z 2002 2017-04-06T14:18:13Z Master Thesis Masters MSc (Med) http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26324 eng application/pdf Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders Faculty of Health Sciences University of Cape Town |
| spellingShingle | Speech-Language Pathology Alberts, Julia An investigation into life needs across stages of recovery from aphasia : implications for service delivery |
| thesis_degree_str | Master's |
| title | An investigation into life needs across stages of recovery from aphasia : implications for service delivery |
| title_full | An investigation into life needs across stages of recovery from aphasia : implications for service delivery |
| title_fullStr | An investigation into life needs across stages of recovery from aphasia : implications for service delivery |
| title_full_unstemmed | An investigation into life needs across stages of recovery from aphasia : implications for service delivery |
| title_short | An investigation into life needs across stages of recovery from aphasia : implications for service delivery |
| title_sort | investigation into life needs across stages of recovery from aphasia implications for service delivery |
| topic | Speech-Language Pathology |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26324 |
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