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The goal for this study was to determine methods to modify outcome
measures for people with aphasia and to provide beginning support for the
efficacy of these suggested modifications. METHOD: Twenty-nine community-dwelling
people with aphasia participated. Modified outcome measures included the Stroke
Impact Scale, the 36-item short form Medical Outcomes Study, Reintegration to
Normal Living Scale, and Activity Card Sort. Participants were supported in their
responses by systematically applying a hierarchy of support. An Independence
Scale score was determined for each measure for each participant. RESULTS: Data
from an examiner-rated Independence Scale, internal consistency of participants'
responses, correlations among subscale scores across measures, and correlations
between aphasia severity and reported outcome provide evidence that people with
aphasia are able to understand and respond with these supports. CONCLUSION: We
provide key recommendations for making self-report measures accessible for people
with aphasia.
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