| This pilot study investigates the language impairment, functional communication, and communication confidence outcomes of a modified intensive comprehensive aphasia program (M-ICAP). The primary purpose was to determine whether treatment gains were attained and maintained after a 30-hour M-ICAP lasting one week rather than 2-6 weeks. Quantitative data from six participants with aphasia were based on pre-, post-, and follow-up standardized scores and analyzed with multivariate and univariate testing in addition to pairwise comparisons. Correlations between participant demographics and treatment outcomes were secondary aims. Although participants did not demonstrate significant changes from pre-to post-testing with the prescribeddosage, there were increases in estimated mean differences across the communication domains. There alsowas maintenanceatfollow-up across measures, and a general trend toward significance for functional communication. Future research with larger samples and additional qualitative assessments is recommended to capture the participants’ and caregivers’ perspectives more fully than quantitative assessments alone. Key Words: Aphasia, Modified Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program, Follow-Up Testi |
| This pilot study investigates the language impairment, functional communication, and communication confidence outcomes of a modified intensive comprehensive aphasia program (M-ICAP). The primary purpose was to determine whether treatment gains were attained and maintained after a 30-hour M-ICAP lasting one week rather than 2-6 weeks. Quantitative data from six participants with aphasia were based on pre-, post-, and follow-up standardized scores and analyzed with multivariate and univariate testing in addition to pairwise comparisons. Correlations between participant demographics and treatment outcomes were secondary aims. Although participants did not demonstrate significant changes from pre-to post-testing with the prescribeddosage, there were increases in estimated mean differences across the communication domains. There alsowas maintenanceatfollow-up across measures, and a general trend toward significance for functional communication. Future research with larger samples and additional qualitative assessments is recommended to capture the participants’ and caregivers’ perspectives more fully than quantitative assessments alone. Key Words: Aphasia, Modified Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program, Follow-Up Testi |