App Engagement in Technology-Supported Speech-Language Therapy for Primary Progressive Aphasia
Author Information
Author(s): Fegter Ollie, Rademaker Alfred, Bona Matthew, Roberts Angela, Rogalski Emily
Primary Institution: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Hypothesis
This study aimed to evaluate feasibility and acceptability and identify clinical and demographic factors affecting app usage in individuals with PPA.
Conclusion
Technology-supported interventions may be a valuable tool to improve access to evidence-based care for individuals with PPA.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants completed an average of 13.7 home practice exercises per week.
- Participants logged into the app an average of 5.88 times per week.
- Older age and increased education significantly predicted increased app engagement.
Takeaway
The study looked at how well people with a language problem used a therapy app, finding that older and more educated users engaged more with it.
Methodology
Web application data were analyzed from participants of a randomized controlled trial, and user engagement was assessed through clustering and regression analysis.
Participant Demographics
Participants included individuals with Primary Progressive Aphasia, with factors like age and education being analyzed.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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