The researchers identified 34 participants with progressive aphasia, 31 of whom completed the study. These participants received an initial evaluation, eight speech-language therapy appointments via videoconferencing and two post-therapy evaluations.
The researchers analyzed patient compliance, functional gains and duration of beneficial outcomes related to communication. They concluded that the videoconferencing intervention “provides a feasible model for delivering care to individuals with dementia and mild and/or moderate aphasia symptoms who have an engaged care-partner and prior familiarity with a computer.”
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