Understanding User Needs for Digital Aphasia Therapy: Experiences and Preferences of Speech and Language Therapists

Background Aphasia therapy software applications (apps) can help achieve recommendations regarding aphasia treatment intensity and duration. However, we currently know very little about speech language therapists’ (SLTs) preferences with regards to these apps. This may be problematic, as clinician acceptance of novel treatments technology are a key factor for successful translation from research evidence practice.Aim aimed increase our understanding clinicians’ experiences apps their perceived barriers facilitators the use Furthermore, wanted explore influence some demographic factors (age, country, SLT availability in client’s hometown) on SLTs’ attitudes towards apps.Method & Procedures 35 Dutch 29 Australian SLTs completed an online survey. The survey contained 9 closed-ended questions 3 open-ended questions. Responses were summarised through descriptive statistics. responses open analysed coded into recurring themes that derived data. Logistic regression analyses performed relationship between variables questions.Outcomes results Participants overwhelmingly positive saw potential clients independently. As app use, participants reported accessibility inclusion different modalities, while high costs, absence compatible device, clients’ computer illiteracy listed barriers. None consistently influenced differences participants’ apps.Conclusions positive, extensive insightful feedback therapists is both useful encouraging developers researchers, should facilitate development appropriate, high-quality