A Systematic Review of Semantic Feature Analysis Therapy Studies for Aphasia
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research
Efstratiadou, E. A., Papathanasiou, I., et al. (2018).
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 61(5), 1261-1278.
This systematic review investigates the use of semantic feature analysis (SFA) as a primary intervention for individuals with aphasia.
School of Health Sciences, University of London (United Kingdom)
Up to November 2017
Single-case experimental designs
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Overall, review results suggest that SFA is an effective intervention that can elicit positive therapy outcomes. However, generalization to untreated items was limited. SFA may be more successful in individuals with moderate or mild fluent aphasia and results partially suggest that the total amount of treatment may impact outcomes.
