Map Branches

• aim
  • gain insignt into "identity" of person c. aphasia
  • enable collaborative goal setting
  • person with aphasia + therapist:
    • explore impact of disorder
    • explore impact of environmental factors on life with aphasia
      • structural
      • attitudinal
• authors
  • Byng
  • Swinburn
  • A CONNECT PROJECT
    • ppl. with aphasia directly involved
• Model rationales
  • Social Model of Aphasia
    • Pound 1988
  • ICF model
    • activity/participation
• Management
  • patient participation in care
    • NSF for stroke
    • goal setting/review
    • plan therapy based on
      • interests
      • needs
  • assess progress/change in:
    • attitudes
    • QOL
  • Use results to plan...
    • functional environmental intervention
    • onward referral e.g.
      • communication group
      • Connect
• format
  • visual rating scales (x2)
    • no words/numbers
  • b+w images + large text
    • Series of qs. re life c. aphasia
• disadvantages
  • A snapshot
    • subjective
  • rating scale direction swap at mid-point
    • cognitive load
  • Not intended as general language ax
• advantages
  • Rating scales allow for retesting
    • baseline/outcomes
    • subjectivity
  • neutral tone
    • variety of emotions
      • 1/3rd
    • external issues considered
  • equality of access
    • pictures AND text
    • language demands

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