Efficacy of Script Training on Broca’s Aphasia Patients
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Background: Broca’s Aphasia is a language disorder characterized by difficulties in speech production and fluency, significantly affecting communication. Script training, a language rehabilitation technique, has shown promise in treating this condition. However, its efficacy in a controlled clinical setting had yet to be fully explored.
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of script training in improving the expressive language abilities of individuals with Broca’s Aphasia.
Methods: This case report study was conducted over a period of six months at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital. Using purposive sampling, patients diagnosed with Broca’s Aphasia were selected. Participants underwent script training sessions, which involved repetitive practice of personalized scripts. The Mississippi Aphasia Screening Test (MAST) was employed for initial assessments and tracking progress. Ethical considerations were strictly adhered to, with informed consent obtained from all participants. The study included both quantitative and qualitative methods for data analysis.
Results: The study demonstrated significant improvements in participants' expressive language abilities. Pre-therapy MAST scores averaged at 10/50, which increased to an average of 23/50 post-therapy. Notable areas of improvement included Naming (from 3/10 to 6/10), Automatic Speech (from 1/10 to 6/10), and Verbal Fluency (from 1/10 to 6/10). However, Repetition and Writing/Spelling showed minimal changes.
Conclusion: Script training showed a significant positive impact on the expressive language skills of individuals with Broca’s Aphasia. This suggests that script training can be a beneficial therapeutic intervention in the language rehabilitation of Broca’s Aphasia patients, particularly in enhancing Naming, Automatic Speech, and Verbal Fluency. Future studies should investigate long-term effects and the integration of script training with other therapeutic approaches.
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