Post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation using computer-based Arabic software program: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Aphasia is considered an acquired communication disorder. Language intervention in aphasia enhances the patient outcomes. Recently, computer programs are developed for treatment of aphasia. It effective and a low-cost therapy choice. The aim study was to assess effectiveness language using computer-based Arabic software program rehabilitation post-stroke Arabic-speaking aphasic patients comparison conventional therapy. We conducted randomized controlled trial with blinded endpoint evaluation. included 50 patients. They were into either group I or II receive 48 sessions (group I) II). primary outcome measure improvement abilities. measured version Boston Diagnostic Examination detect any significant both groups pre-therapy results. post-therapy results compared each other document program. Results A total 105 screened subjects [40 males, mean age patients: 57.04 years± SD 10.88 58.80 years ± 11.58 II]. showed from baseline groups. There no difference between except some items whereas more improvement. Conclusions as abilities