Speech and Hearing Sciences ETDs

Publication Date

12-31-2020

Abstract

Currently there is a gap in the literature in understanding the relationship between the newly categorized primary outcome measure of discourse and secondary outcomes related to psychosocial impact, such as participation, psychological impact, social well-being, or mood. In a large sample of persons with stroke-induced aphasia (N=115), this study analyzed discourse samples using main concept analysis to determine how discourse performance correlates with the secondary outcome measures ALA, CCRSA, GDS, and CIQ. As a secondary research question, the differences in these relationships dependent on severity was also explored. Results showed statistically significant positive correlations between main concepts (MCs) and ALA (overall), CCRSA, and CIQ (overall), with effect sizes ranging from weak to moderate strength. This study provides novel insights into the relationship between the newly categorized primary outcome measure of discourse and secondary outcomes related to psychosocial impact.

Degree Name

Speech-Language Pathology

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Speech and Hearing Sciences

First Committee Member (Chair)

Jessica D. Richardson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Second Committee Member

Rick Arenas, Ph.D.

Third Committee Member

Lori Nelson, M.S., CCC-SLP

Language

English

Keywords

aphasia, discourse, assessment, psychosocial outcomes, participation

Document Type

Thesis

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