Karen Copeland
MA, BC-ANCDS
Ascension St. John Medical Center, Tulsa, OK; Oklahoma State University Communication Sciences & Disorders Department
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.