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A Modified and Validated Resilience Scale for Individuals With Aphasia
Rebecca Hunting Pompon1, Helen Mach1, Patrycja Puzio1
1Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Delaware, Newark.
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR
|March 30, 2026
Summary
This study modified the University of Washington Resilience Scale (UWRS) for individuals with aphasia. The new scale (mUWRS) is a reliable and valid tool for measuring resilience in this population.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Resilience is crucial for poststroke aphasia rehabilitation but difficult to measure in individuals with communication impairments.
- Existing resilience scales may not be accessible to individuals with aphasia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To modify and validate the University of Washington Resilience Scale (UWRS) for individuals with aphasia.
- To create a psychometrically robust and accessible measure of resilience for this population.
Main Methods:
- The UWRS short-form was modified through expert panel discussions and cognitive interviews with clinicians and individuals with aphasia.
- The modified scale (mUWRS) was validated with 65 participants using scales measuring depression, chronic stress, and anxiety.
- Test-retest reliability was assessed.
Main Results:
- The mUWRS demonstrated statistically significant associations with scales of similar constructs, confirming its construct and convergent validity.
- Test-retest analysis confirmed the reliability of the modified scale.
Conclusions:
- The modified UWRS (mUWRS) is a reliable and valid measure of resilience for individuals with aphasia.
- The mUWRS can serve as a valuable clinical tool and aid in research on resilience and its impact on aphasia rehabilitation.
