High-Technology Augmentative Communication for Adults With Post-Stroke Aphasia: A Systematic Review
Expert Review of Medical Devices
Russo, M. J., Prodan, V., et al. (2017).
Expert Review of Medical Devices, 14(5), 355-370.
This systematic review investigates the use of high-technology communication devices (i.e., augmentative and alternative communciation) for improving communication and social participation in adults with aphasia after stroke.
No funding received
1980 through 2017
Original studies
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High-technology devices with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems can be used as a compensatory strategy for enhancing communication and social participation in adults with chronic aphasia post-stroke. Current evidence does not identify one best model of AAC intervention for improving functional communication skills (p. 366).
