Understanding how stroke affects communication and daily life
Clinical interpretation and application of patient-reported communicative participation outcomes after stroke, and the influence of psychosocial factors
This project explores how stroke affects a person's ability to communicate and participate in daily life, and how personal feelings might influence these experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11144493 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people experience communication changes after a stroke, which can make daily activities challenging. Speech-language pathologists often use questionnaires, like the Communicative Participation Item Bank (CPIB), to understand how communication difficulties impact a person's life. However, we believe that personal feelings such as stress, depression, and resilience might also affect how people answer these questionnaires. By looking at both communication abilities and these personal feelings, we hope to help therapists create better, more personalized treatment plans. This will ensure that all aspects of a person's needs are considered for improved recovery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates would be adults aged 21 and older who have experienced a stroke and are living with communication or speech impairments.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have communication impairments after a stroke or are not interested in discussing psychosocial factors may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more accurate ways for therapists to understand communication challenges after stroke, helping them create better, more personalized treatment plans.
How similar studies have performed: While some research suggests psychosocial factors influence communication outcomes, this project aims to integrate this understanding directly into clinical practice for stroke survivors.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- University of Delaware — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pompon, Rebecca Hunting — University of Delaware
- Study coordinator: Pompon, Rebecca Hunting
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 below.