Johnson Rachel Kay, Hough Monica Strauss, King Kristin Ann, Vos Paul, Jeffs Tara
East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27858, USA.
Augment Altern Commun. 2008 Dec;24(4):269-80. doi: 10.1080/07434610802463957.
Intervention incorporating augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is often implemented with adults with aphasia, although studies do not always specify the approaches and strategies used. This study examined abilities of three individuals with chronic non-fluent aphasia (NA) using a dynamic display AAC device to enhance communication. The device, Dialect with Speaking Dynamically Pro, was tailored to each participant's skill level using a treatment protocol adapted from Koul, Corwin, and Hayes (2005). The primary caregiver was the spouse. Pre and post-treatment measures revealed improvement in quality and effectiveness of communication for all participants. Improved linguistic and cognitive functioning was observed for two participants. Results are discussed relative to use of a device with other adults with chronic NA.
尽管研究并不总是明确所使用的方法和策略，但将辅助和替代沟通（AAC）纳入其中的干预措施经常应用于失语症成年人。本研究使用动态显示AAC设备来改善沟通，考察了三名慢性非流畅性失语症（NA）患者的能力。该设备“动态口语方言专业版”，根据从库尔、科温及海斯（2005年）改编的治疗方案，针对每位参与者的技能水平进行了定制。主要照顾者为配偶。治疗前后的测量结果显示，所有参与者的沟通质量和有效性均有所改善。两名参与者的语言和认知功能也有改善。讨论了与其他慢性NA成年患者使用该设备相关的结果。
