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Front Neurol2021;12626780.January 1, 2021Journal Article
A Virtual, Randomized, Control Trial of a Digital Therapeutic for Speech, Language, and Cognitive Intervention in Post-stroke Persons With Aphasia.
Michelle Braley1,2,3, Jordyn Sims Pierce4,5, Sadhvi Saxena6, Emily De Oliveira2,7, Laura Taraboanta3, Veera Anantha4, Shaheen E Lakhan3,8,9, Swathi Kiran4,10
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Charlestown, MA, United States.
2Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlestown, MA, United States.
3The Learning Corp, Newton, MA, United States.
4Constant Therapy Health, Lexington, MA, United States.
5Pierce Health Consultants, Lenox, MA, United States.
6Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.
7Definitive Healthcare, Boston, MA, United States.
8Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation, Boston, MA, United States.
9Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, United States.
10Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA, United States.
Abstract
Background: Post-stroke aphasia is a chronic condition that impacts people's daily functioning and communication for many years after a stroke. Even though these individuals require sustained rehabilitation, they face extra burdens to access care due to shortages in qualified clinicians, insurance limitations and geographic access. There is a need to research alternative means to access interventi…
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