Technology (e.g. robotics, assistive technology, mHealth)

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Symposium

(620429) Understanding Enablers and Barriers to Using Technology with People with Aphasia

Presenter(s)

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  Emily Dubas, MS, CCC-SLP

  Clinical Services & Education Manager
  The Learning Corp
  Newton, Massachusetts
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  Swathi Kiran
• SS

  Sadhvi Saxena, MS, MHS

  Associate Research Scientist
  The Learning Corp

The use of technology in the elderly population has increased considerably. Additionally, limitations in insurance, number of sessions, and access to services have led researchers and clinicians to explore technology-based aphasia rehabilitation. While research shows promise in terms of the adaptation of technology in the aphasia population, the feasibility of people with aphasia (PWA) successfully using technology outside of the laboratory or clinic is not well understood. This roundtable will share Constant Therapy data on what user characteristics correlate with greater use of technology, and the enablers and barriers for PWA to access technology will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

• State 1-2 types of technology-based treatment approaches for people with aphasia
• State how characteristics such as age, gender, and time-post onset influence the use of digital therapies in people with aphasia
• Identify 3 barriers and enablers for people with aphasia to access and use technology