Computer-assisted rehabilitation of aphasia in the assessment of Polish patients – the results of a proprietary survey

Anna Obszyńska-Litwiniec, Dariusz Boguszewski, Monika Lewandowska, Izabela Korabiewska, Maria Kłoda, Andrzej Ochal, Dariusz Białoszewski

A. Obszyńska-Litwiniec, D. Boguszewski, M. Lewandowska, I. Korabiewska, M. Kłoda, A. Ochal, D. Białoszewski – Computer-assisted rehabilitation of aphasia in the assessment of Polish patients – the results of a proprietary survey. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(1); 188-194

Abstract
Objective. The objective of the study was to determine the general level of acceptance for the use of the AfaSystem computer tool to assist in aphasia rehabilitation among Polish patients, as well as to learn patients’ subjective opinions about the positive and negative aspects of working with the program.
Material and methods. 32 patients covered by 2-month therapy using AfaSystem participated in a proprietary survey concerning the level of satisfaction with the use of software in therapy. In the first part of the survey, patients made an overall assessment of the program on a scale of 1 to 5. In the second part, they indicated the most important advantages of such therapy and the difficulties encountered.
Results. Patients indicated that their level of satisfaction with the use of the program was very high. The most important advantages were the increased motivation to exercise, therapy attractiveness, low rehabilitation costs, as well as the ease of use of the program. The disadvantages included limited possibilities of material individualization, the lack of video material and the lack of interactivity.
Conclusions.
1. The use of the AfaSystem computer tool in the rehabilitation process is accepted by patients with post-stroke aphasia.
2. Patients handle the program well and find it attractive.
3. It is advisable to supplement the functionality of the software with high-quality audiovisual materials, extensive individualization of the exercise material, as well as interactivity.

Key words:
aphasia, speech rehabilitation, computer program

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