Computers in the treatment of chronic aphasia.
Computers and related technology can increase the amount of treatment received by adults with chronic aphasia. Computers used in treatment, however, are only valuable to the patient if the intervention is efficacious. Real and potential applications of computer technology are discussed in the context of three roles of computerized aphasia treatment for adults with chronic aphasia. Pertinent studies regarding Phases 1 and 2 are briefly described. The only Phase 3 study of efficacy of computerized aphasia treatment is more fully described and its implications discussed.
Katz
Richard C
RC
Phoenix VA Health Care System, Phoenix, Arizona 85012-1839, USA. richard.katz@va.gov
D001037:Aphasia / Q000628:therapy*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017321:Clinical Trials, Phase I as Topic; D017322:Clinical Trials, Phase II as Topic; D003201:Computers; D006801:Humans; D007807:Language Tests; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D011932:Reading; D012984:Software; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted