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- Title
Aphasia Depression and Psychological Therapy (ADaPT): Perspectives of People with Post-Stroke Aphasia on Participating in a Modified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Authors
Baker, Caroline; Thomas, Sonia; Tjokrowijoto, Priscilla; Ryan, Brooke; Kneebone, Ian; Stolwyk, Renerus
- Abstract
Aphasia, a communication disability commonly caused by stroke, can profoundly affect a person's mood and identity. We explored the experiences of stroke survivors with aphasia and depression who received a modified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based psychological intervention. The therapy is manualized with a flexible treatment protocol, including 10 individually based therapy sessions (+2 booster sessions) either via telehealth or in person. Six participants with chronic aphasia (60% of the total sample) participated in in-depth interviews that were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Two core themes were derived from the data: the first theme, helpful elements of therapy—doing enjoyable activities, new ways of thinking, problem solving, working with the experienced therapist, and using telehealth; and the second theme, making progress—mood, communication, acceptance of the 'new me', and improving relationships. All participants found the therapy to be helpful in managing mood problems with various elements being beneficial depending on the individual, highlighting the importance of tailoring the intervention. Therefore, delivering modified CBT to individuals with aphasia is likely to be acceptable both in person and through telehealth. Further evaluation of the intervention and its impact on mood would be beneficial.
- Subjects
PSYCHOTHERAPY; QUALITATIVE research; RESEARCH funding; REHABILITATION of aphasic persons; INTERVIEWING; PROBLEM solving; TELEMEDICINE; THEMATIC analysis; SOUND recordings; STROKE rehabilitation; RESEARCH methodology; COMMUNICATION; COGNITIVE therapy; NEEDS assessment; STROKE patients; MENTAL depression; PATIENTS' attitudes; PSYCHOSOCIAL factors; VIDEO recording
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2024, Vol 12, Issue 7, p771
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare12070771