We are delighted to announce that the University of Sheffield have secured NIHR funding to
conduct a full randomised controlled trial to evaluate the clinical and cost
effectiveness of supporting patients with persistent aphasia to manage their
own speech and language therapy practice using computer software.
The intervention consists of 1) SLT assessment and set up of
tailored/targeted word finding exercises on a computer, 2) independent
intensive practice with the computer exercises in patients own home 3) support
from a volunteer or SLT assistant to assist with computer use. Participants in
the study will be randomised to receiving the computerised intervention,
attention control (daily completion of puzzle books), or usual care for 6
months.
285 participants are required. We hope to engage 20 SLT
departments to recruit about 15 participants each over a 15 month period!
Benefits of getting involved include:
Contributing to the knowledge base of our profession
Training on use of computer software and research procedures
Financial benefits from recruiting to a national portfolio study
If your department would like to join in with Big CACTUS
we’d love to hear from you!!
Please contact Dr Rebecca Palmer for more information: r.l.palmer@sheffield.ac.uk
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