Implementing intensive comprehensive aphasia programs in Brazil: Challenges and solutions

Figures & data

Figure 1a. Development and implementation phases of the aphasia house in Brazil (Stirman et al., 2019). Phase 1 - Elaboration and development of a research project with the aim of describing scientific evidence for the Brazilian population. “Stroke: risk factors, health promotion and innovations in the language rehabilitation process and public health policies – actions of a multidisciplinary group. ”Supported by the Foundation of the State of São Paulo, Brazil (process number 2015/16862-7)

Figure 1b Phase 2 - Adapting the results of the research to offer the program to the Brazilian population- What is modified?

“Stroke: risk factors, health promotion and innovations in the language rehabilitation process and public health policies – actions of a multidisciplinary group” supported by the Foundation of the State of São Paulo, Brazil (process number 2015/16862-7).

Table 1. Rotation between participant with aphasia, therapeutic environments, hours and speech therapists.

	LIVING ROOM	KITCHEN	BEDROOM	HOME OFFICE
First hour 8am-9am	P1+ TA	P2+TB	P3+TC	P4+TD
Second hour 9am-10am	P2+TB	P1+TA	P4+TD	P3+TC
Third hour 10am-11am	P3+TC	P4+TD	P1+TA	P2+TB
Fourth hour 11am-12am	P4+TD	P3+TC	P2+TB	P1+TA

P = participant with aphasia; T = speech therapist