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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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Impact of computer-assisted speech therapy on naming skills in patients with post-stroke aphasia

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

Anna Obszyńska-Litwiniec, Monika Lewandowska, Dariusz Boguszewski, Izabela Korabiewska, Maria Kłoda, Dariusz Białoszewski – Impact of computer-assisted speech therapy on naming skills in patients with post-stroke aphasia . Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(4); 156-161

Abstract
Objective. The objective of the study was to determine the impact of intensive, computer-assisted rehabilitation of speech disorders on improving naming skills among post-stroke aphasia patients.
Material and method. A total of 73 patients with aphasia were included in the study. After hospitalization, patients were assigned to the study group
(n = 36) or to the control group (n = 37). A diagnostic test was performed in both groups using the Boston Naming Test (BTN). Patients in SG participated in the intensive rehabilitation AfaSystem program for 2 months. Patients in CG received standard speech therapy care. After completion of the therapy, all patients were again subjected to the BNT test. Then, the results obtained before and after the intervention were compared. Statistical analysis was used to evaluate the results.
Results. After completing 2-month computer-assisted therapy, patients in SG achieved a much greater improvement in BNT naming skills than patients in CG. This difference was statistically significant and amounted to p = 0.0044
Conclusions
1. Intensive rehabilitation using the AfaSystem computer tool significantly contributes to the improvement of naming skills in patients with post-stroke aphasia.
2. The use of computer tools to support aphasia therapy can ensure high intensity of rehabilitation, which is considered to be a necessary condition for effective treatment of speech disorders.’

Key words:
aphasia, speech therapy, computer program, anomy

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