Development and Validation of Language and Communication Assessment Scales
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-90
SponsorIRCCS San Camillo, Venezia, Italy
About this trial
The aim of speech therapy for people with aphasia is to improve their ability to communicate in daily life. Traditional evaluations focus on linguistic tasks, but they do not fully address everyday communication skills, which are crucial for creating personalized treatment goals. The study suggests a multimodal approach to language assessment, stressing the importance of gestures in communication. It calls for the development of tools that evaluate communication in a wider context, including factors like motivation, attention, awareness, and alternative communication strategies. Additionally, there is a need for tools specifically designed to assess communicative gestures.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
None
Disqualifiers
Unstable clinical conditions that may interfere with participation in the study (e.g., active symptomatic infections, stupor, need for oxygen therapy)
Trial population
person with aphasia
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
conversational approach
BehavioralThe conversational approach in speech-language rehabilitation focuses on improving communication within real-life, functional contexts. It emphasizes natural, interactive communication, helping individuals engage in meaningful conversations and participate in daily activities. Therapy often involves practicing communication in real-life scenarios, incorporating verbal and non-verbal cues. The goal is to enhance confidence and effectiveness in communication, allowing individuals with speech or language difficulties to regain autonomy and engage more fully in social and professional settings. Additionally, the assessment process is based on these principles and should also take place in conversation, evaluating communication skills within realistic, everyday contexts to better guide treatment planning.
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: person with aphasia1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Communicative efficacy
Validity of the Communicative Efficacy Scale - Italian version: Content and construct validity assessed in aphasic patients; construct validity via correlation with established communication and gesture measures (correlation coefficients -1 to +1; closer to ±1 = stronger relationship). Reliability of the Communicative Efficacy Scale - Italian version: Inter- and intra-rater reliability evaluated using Intraclass Correlation Coefficient Communicative efficacy refers to the ability to effectively convey thoughts, needs, and emotions in a way that others can understand. It involves clarity, adaptability in communication methods, effective interaction, and achieving communicative goals. In speech-language rehabilitation, enhancing communicative efficacy focuses on improving a person's ability to participate in social, personal, and professional interactions despite language impairments, aiming to increase confidence and meaningful engagement in everyday communication.
Time frame
36 monthsSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov