Efficacy of Synchronous Verbal Training During Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Patients With Chronic Aphasia
Author(s) -
ChihPin Wang,
Chin-Yi Hsieh,
PoYi Tsai,
ChiaTo Wang,
FuGong Lin,
RaiChi Chan
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.114.007058
Subject(s) - transcranial magnetic stimulation , aphasia , medicine , stroke (engine) , audiology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , stimulation , psychiatry , mechanical engineering , engineering
Although multiple studies have suggested that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) may facilitate recovery after stroke, the efficacy of synchronous speech therapy integrated with an rTMS protocol has yet to be determined. We investigated language responses to this strategy and determined the longevity of the resulting therapeutic outcomes.
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