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Dysphasic Stroke Patients and the Influence of their Relatives
Author(s) -
MULHALL DAVID J.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
international journal of language and communication disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.101
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1460-6984
pISSN - 1368-2822
DOI - 10.3109/13682827809011335
Subject(s) - spouse , psychology , stroke (engine) , representation (politics) , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , sociology , mechanical engineering , politics , anthropology , law , political science , engineering
Summary This paper investigates the mutual influence which dysphasic stroke patients and their relatives have on each other. Evidence is presented which indicates some of the difficulties a spouse might have and their repercussions for the patient. The method used, structures interview data and produces a graphical representation of the relationship. This provides an overview which is easily understood and thus helps the spouse to decide how best to cope. The paper concludes with a discussion of the advantages of using this system as an adjunct to speech therapy.