Melodic Intonation Therapy: Present Controversies and Future Opportunities

Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

van der Meulen, I., van de Sandt-Koenderman, M. E., et al. (2012).

Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 93(Suppl 1), S46-S52.

This review investigates the effect of melodic intonation therapy on language production in individuals with aphasia.

Stichting Rotterdams Kinderrevalidatie Fonds Adriaanstichting (Netherlands)



1973-2011

Studies reporting outcome data (not further specified)

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Overall, the studies found positive effects for the use of Melodic Intonation Therapy to improve verbal production in individuals with aphasia secondary to stroke. The majority of participants were in the chronic phase of recovery. Further research is warranted as many studies were exploratory case studies or case series pre- and post-test designs.