Aphasia management considered in the context of the World Health Organization model of disablements.
Approaches to the management of individuals with aphasia are numerous, heterogeneous, and individualized. Treatment varies with the unique constellation of symptoms, goals, and residual abilities of each patient. This article considers aphasia management within the context of the World Health Organization model of disablements.
Rogers
M A
MA
Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
Alarcon
N B
NB
Olswang
L B
LB
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D001037:Aphasia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005196:Family Therapy; D006801:Humans; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012917:Social Adjustment; D014944:World Health Organization