Supported Conversation Group for Persons with Chronic Aphasia
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2017
Enhance communication skills and social interaction in clients with chronic aphasia through a group therapy setting. Supported Conversation Groups are a valuable alternative to traditional therapies for improving social interaction in aphasia clients.
Year Submitted: 2017
Published Date: 31 December 2017
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement
About this Content
Aims
Enhance communication skills and social interaction in clients with chronic aphasia through a group therapy setting.
Background
Chronic aphasia clients often struggle with communication despite traditional therapies; group settings offer a unique approach.
Methods
Implemented a 10-week group therapy program using a single-case experimental design; outcomes were measured via WAB-R, MPC, and MAQ.
Results
Improved conversational interactions with partners; self-reported quality of life improved for most participants, but language function showed no significant change.
Conclusion
Supported Conversation Groups are a valuable alternative to traditional therapies for improving social interaction in aphasia clients.
Lessons Learnt
Facilitated group activities help improve communication despite limited improvement in language function.
Keywords
Chronic Aphasia, Group Therapy, Communication, Functional Outcomes, Speech Therapy
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Neurology, Healthcare Administrators, Occupational Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Nicole Neubronner |
Project Member(s) |
Connect with this contributor!
Nicole Neubronner - ng_neubronner@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
30_TTSH_AHSP_Supported_Conversation_Group_for_Persons_with_Chronic_Aphasia_combine.pdf