A scoping review and thematic analysis on coping strategies used by people with aphasia
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.People with aphasia experience significant emotional distress. This review found cognitive strategies, social support, and community engagement are key coping mechanisms for individuals with aphasia, aiding adaptation and well-being.
Area Of Science
- Neurology
- Psychology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background
- Individuals with aphasia frequently experience elevated emotional distress compared to the general population.
- Coping strategies are crucial for mitigating stress and enhancing well-being, yet research on their use in aphasia is limited.
Purpose Of The Study
- To comprehensively assess the existing literature on coping strategies employed by individuals with aphasia.
- To systematically summarize and critically evaluate the findings from research investigating coping in aphasia.
Main Methods
- A systematic literature search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, and PsychINFO databases.
- Included articles focusing on chronic aphasia and coping strategies were charted, extracting research methods and identified strategies.
- Thematic analysis was employed to synthesize and organize the extracted findings.
Main Results
- Out of 436 unique articles identified, 19 met the inclusion criteria for this scoping review.
- Qualitative methodologies were prevalent, with 14 of the 19 studies utilizing such approaches.
- Six primary themes of coping strategies emerged: cognitive strategies, social support, community engagement, behavioral strategies, resources, and spirituality, with cognitive strategies being most frequently reported.
Conclusions
- Cognitive strategies represent the most frequently identified coping mechanism among individuals with aphasia.
- The study highlights the interconnected nature of coping strategies, emphasizing they do not function in isolation.
- Future research should investigate the integration of cognitive strategy training into language rehabilitation to foster positive adaptation in people with aphasia.
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