Family education seminars and social functioning of adults with chronic aphasia.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2001

Publication Title

Journal of Communication Disorders

Keywords

Aphasia, Attitude to Health, Chronic Disease, Education, Family Health, Family Relations, Female, Health Education, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Social Behavior, Surveys and Questionnaires

ISSN

0021-9924

Volume

34

Issue/No.

3

First Page

241

Last Page

254

Abstract

Aphasia affects functional activities and participation in social roles years after onset. Some group and individual programs have reported success in improving social activities and perceived wellness. These programs typically last several weeks or months. A short, 2-day seminar style program designed for adults with chronic aphasia and their families is described in this report. Six-month follow-up data from participant pairs demonstrates a significant improvement in functional activity level, improved knowledge of aphasia, and improved family relationships. Nonparticipant pairs did not demonstrate any changes over the same period. These findings replicate and extend those of a previous study on the same 2-day seminar [Top. Stroke Rehabil. 2 (1995) 53.]. The results of this study demonstrate the important outcomes of even a very brief program designed to address the long-term psychosocial needs of adults living with aphasia and their families.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: As a result of this activity, the participant will be able to: (1) describe a brief family education seminar for adults with chronic aphasia; (2) discuss outcomes in family adjustment, community reintegration, and activities of daily living associated with participation in a family education seminar; and (3) evaluate areas of programming and outcomes that should be addressed in future research.

DOI

10.1016/s0021-9924(01)00049-1

This document is currently not available here.

Peer Reviewed

Find in your library

Share

COinS