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A systematic review of non-drug interventions to prevent and treat anxiety in people with aphasia after stroke
CONCLUSION: Definitive conclusions about the effectiveness of non-drug interventions for the prevention and/or treatment of anxiety in people with aphasia post-stroke cannot be made. Interventions that may show promise for those with aphasia and symptoms of anxiety include mindfulness meditation, modified cognitive behaviour therapy, unilateral nostril breathing, and the "Enhance Psychological Coping after Stroke" programme. Further high-quality research with better reporting of the inclusion of participants with aphasia and their specific sub-group results are required.Implications for RehabilitationIt is important for re...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - June 12, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Brooke J Ryan Stephanie M Clunne Caroline J Baker Ciara Shiggins Miranda L Rose Ian I Kneebone Source Type: research

Management of communication disability in the first 90 days after stroke: a scoping review
CONCLUSION: A coordinated, integrated approach to developing and testing acute and subacute interventions for all communication disabilities across all communication-related domains is required.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONInterdisciplinary stroke clinicians need to manage communication disabilities in the first 90 days after stroke to optimise healthcare communication and rehabilitation outcomes.There is some evidence to guide clinicians in aphasia management but less in other disabilities of speech and cognitive functioning.Most interventions to inform clinical practice address communication-related body functions and ...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - December 17, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Caroline Baker Abby M Foster Sarah D'Souza Erin Godecke Ciara Shiggins Edwina Lamborn Lucette Lanyon Ian Kneebone Miranda L Rose Source Type: research