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Abstract

This study examined outcomes of the Meridian Intensive Aphasia Program (MIAP), a two-week Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program (ICAP) for adults with chronic aphasia. Eight participants completed standardized assessment across three timepoints: Pre-treatment, post-treatment, and three-month follow-up. While group-level analyses showed no significant change, participant-level data revealed meaningful individual variability. Notably, five of eight participants demonstrated clinically meaningful change in the Scenario Test, indicating improved functional communication. Health-Related Quality of Life also showed positive trends at follow-up, suggesting delayed treatment effects. Language impairment-based measures were more variable, underscoring the limitation of composite scores and single-domain assessments in capturing individual progress. Theses finding align with prior ICAP literature highlighting non-linear aphasia recovery and support the use of multi-timepoint, person-centered, outcome tracking for future ICAP research.

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1010268
Title
Clinical Effectiveness of the Meridian Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program for Individuals With Chronic Aphasia
Number of pages
107
Publication year
2025
Degree date
2025
School code
0320
Source
MAI 86/12(E), Masters Abstracts International
ISBN
9798280755406
Committee member
Sharma, Saryu; Fore, Elizabeth
University/institution
Idaho State University
Department
College of Health - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University location
United States -- Idaho
Degree
M.S.
Source type
Dissertation or Thesis
Language
English
Document type
Dissertation/Thesis
Dissertation/thesis number
32044694
ProQuest document ID
3217880293
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/clinical-effectiveness-meridian-intensive/docview/3217880293/se-2?accountid=208611
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Database
ProQuest One Academic