A Systematically Conducted Scoping Review of the Evidence and Fidelity of Treatments for Verb and Sentence Deficits in Aphasia: Sentence Treatments
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
Hickin, J., Cruice, M., et al. (2021).
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 31(1), 431-462.
This systematic review investigates the effects of sentence-level treatments on verb and setnence deficits in people with aphasia
Worshipful Company of Saddlers (United Kingdom); City, University of London (United Kingdom)
1980 to June 2019
Peer-reviewed studies
33
Findings demonstrated improvements in discourse production and the production of trained sentence and verbs in isolation following sentence treatment in most individuals with aphasia. Mixed results were noted for generalization to untrained verbs in isolation, with improved outcomes noted at the untrained sentence level. Greater evidence for generalization was noted for verb network strengthening treatment. Limited evidence to support the use of sentence treatments for the improvement of functional communication was additionally noted. Limitations to this review included small sample sizes and reduced methodological rigor of included studies, heterogeneity between studies, and potential for risk of bias. Additional, high-quality research is needed to determine the efficacy of sentence treatments for this population.
