Improving care for people with aphasia after stroke
Official title: Applying Community-Engaged Intervention Mapping Methods to Improve Transitional Care in Aphasia Rehabilitation
Funded at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital · NIH-11112669 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help people with aphasia, a condition that makes it hard to communicate after a stroke, by improving the support they get from healthcare providers and their families during recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charlestown, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $163,206 |
| NIH project number | 1K23DC022680-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11112669 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a stroke and are facing challenges with communication due to aphasia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have aphasia or have not experienced a stroke may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the rehabilitation process for individuals with aphasia, a communication disorder often resulting from a stroke. It aims to develop and test new methods for transitional care that improve communication and coordination among healthcare providers and families. By implementing a structured approach to care delivery, the project seeks to ensure that patients receive continuous support throughout their recovery journey. The research will involve collaboration with patients and families to create interventions that are both acceptable and feasible in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved communication abilities and overall quality of life for individuals recovering from aphasia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that transitional care interventions can significantly improve outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, indicating a promising approach for aphasia rehabilitation.
Where this research is happening
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Charlestown, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hendricks, Carla Tierney — Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hendricks, Carla Tierney
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eSANA: revealing and improving AAC use after stroke for aphasia
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.