Podcast by: Katherine Noyes
Date: October 12, 2023
Topic: Understanding the Impact of Aphasia on Care Partners
Expert: Carol C. Persad, Ph.D., ABPP
Description: For our October 2023 webinar, we spoke with Dr. Carol Persad from the University of Michigan Aphasia Program about the impact of aphasia on care partners and families.
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Clinical trials test the safety and effectiveness of new treatments. Also known as intervention studies, clinical trials test whether a new type of treatment, compared to a control or “usual” treatment, may be beneficial for people with aphasia.
Qualitative studies, including interviews and focus groups
Qualitative studies can provide deeper insight into what it means to live with aphasia.
