Advisor
Julie Hanks
Type of Resources
Article
Date Created
12-5-2018
Digital Origin
Born digital
Abstract
The Baby Boomers, one of the largest (modern) generations, made of 76 million people, is entering the prime age to suffer a stroke, which often leads to aphasia. Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT)is a current rehabilitation strategy for aphasia. Determining whether MIT is an effective and efficient treatment is vital because millions are at risk to suffer a stroke and effective rehabilitation strategies must be established. This honors thesis was a systematic review of previous studies written on melodic intonation therapy. The articles reviewed were chosen based on criteria including age of the patient, type of stroke, and immediacy of therapy. Common themes emerged from the data synthesis including the interest in rhythm as a secondary component of treatment, tapping with the left hand not being necessary, and finally, more research needs to be done. These themes may assist researchers in the focus of future work.
Degree Name
Bachelor
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