A program evaluation of the aphasia group treatment

• Main Author: 龔曉梅
• Other Authors: 曾進興
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2016
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/90938487638600652264

碩士 === 國立高雄師範大學 === 聽力學與語言治療研究所 === 104 === Aphasic patients have language difficulties, but clinical speech-language therapists frequently use individual therapy, rather than group therapy in treatment sessions for patients with aphasia. The purpose of this study was to design a group treatment program for aphasia patients and to understand its impact on aphasic participants’ language abilities. The participants were five adults with chronic non-fluent aphasia. The group treatment program consisted of two 3-hour sessions per week for 20 weeks, with each participant receiving 120 hours of group treatment. Five data-gathering tools were used to assess the effectiveness of group treatment: the Concise Chinese Aphasia Test (CCAT), the aphasia group conversational competence rating scale (AGCCRS), the functional communication activities scale (FCAS), the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire - Taiwan Concise Edition (WHOQLQ), and a satisfaction questionnaire. In our results, the CCAT and WHOQLQ showed no significant changes. However, the AGCCRS showed a significant increase in conversational abilities. The FCAS also showed a significant increase in the social communication field. Overall, all participants reported being very satisfied with the treatment. In addition, the satisfaction of their families was also high. The results of this study found that the group treatment program can contribute to increased group conversation and social communication competence for adult patients with chronic aphasia.