Measuring communication as a core outcome in aphasia trials: Results of the ROMA-2 international core outcome set development meeting
CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS: Consensus was achieved that TST was the preferred communication OMI for inclusion in the ROMA COS. It is currently available in the original Dutch version and has been adapted into English, German and Greek. Further consideration must be given to the best way to measure communication in people with mild aphasia. Development of a patient-reported measure for satisfaction with/impact of treatment and multilingual versions of all OMIs of the COS is still required. Implementation of the ROMA COS would improve research outcome measurement and the quality, relevance, transparency, replicability and efficiency of aphasia treatment research.WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: What is already known on this subject International consensus has been reached on five core constructs to be routinely measured in aphasia treatment studies. International consensus has also been established for OMIs for the three constructs of language, quality of life and emotional well-being. Before this study, OMIs for the constructs of communication and patient-reported satisfaction/impact of treatment were not established. What this paper adds to existing knowledge We gained international consensus on an OMI for the construct of communication. TST is recommended for inclusion in the ROMA COS for routine use in aphasia treatment research. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? The ROMA COS recommends OMIs for a minimum set of outcomes for adults with post-stroke a...
Source: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Sarah J Wallace Linda Worrall Tanya A Rose Reem S W Alyahya Edna Babbitt Suzanne Beeke Carola de Beer Arpita Bose Audrey Bowen Marian C Brady Caterina Breitenstein Stefanie Bruehl Lucy Bryant Bonnie B Y Cheng Leora R Cherney Paul Conroy David A Copland Cl Source Type: research
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