Computerized short-term memory treatment for older adults with aphasia

Martin, D. M., Laird, R., Hwang, F. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3243-3869 and Salis, C. (2013) Computerized short-term memory treatment for older adults with aphasia. In: Proceedings of the 15th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility - ASSETS '13. ACM, pp. 1-2. ISBN 9781450324052 doi: 10.1145/2513383.2513409

Abstract/Summary

We report on a software prototype designed to deliver a novel term memory treatment for older adults with aphasia. We conducted a review of the prototype with 14 speech and language therapists, to elicit feedback on the potential usefulness of the ultimate application and, particularly, the prototype in terms of its main design features and use by older adults with aphasia. The clinicians’ feedback highlights a number of design considerations relating to the usability, training methods, and appeal of treatment software, which can help engage patients more fully in computerized treatments and improve treatment outcomes.