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Multimodal Assessment of Emotion in Aging and Dementia: A Laboratory-Based Protocol

Dementia affects millions worldwide and challenges emotional and social functioning. However, emotional experiences in dementia remain poorly understood. ...

University of Ottawa

Contralesional 1-Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the right pars triangularis combined with speech-language therapy (SLT) has shown positive results on the recovery of naming in subacute (5-45 days) post-stroke aphasia. NORTHSTAR-CA is an extension of the previously reported NORTHSTAR trial to chronic aphasia (>6 months post-stroke) designed to compare the effectiveness of the same rTMS protocol in both phases.

Differential Effects of Speech and Language Therapy and rTMS in Chronic Versus Subacute Post-stroke Aphasia: Results of the NORTHSTAR-CA Trial.

Therapeutic applications of singing (e.g., melodic intonation therapy) for acquired neurogenic communication disorders (ANCD) such as post-stroke aphasia, dysarthria, or neurodegenerative diseases have emerged from innovations by clinical speech-language pathologists (SLPs). However, these specialists have never been systematically consulted about the use of singing in their practices. We report a survey of 395 SLPs in France using an online questionnaire (September 2018-January 2019). Most (98%) knew that singing could be a therapeutic tool. A wide variety of uses emerged in our data. Some practices (e.g., song games) have not yet been investigated in research settings. Melodic therapy, which is supported by scientific evidence, is familiar to clinicians (90%), but they lack training and rarely follow a full protocol. Over half of respondents (62%) recognize group singing for various benefits, but do not often use it, mainly due to the lack of adapted or welcoming choirs in their area. These results provide key information for continued dialogue between researchers, clinicians, and the community. Considering the aging population and the associated increase in the prevalence of ANCD, access to group singing in particular could be facilitated for these patients from a social prescription perspective with further research evidence.

Singing for the Rehabilitation of Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders: Continuing the Evidence Dialogue with a Survey of Current Practices in Speech-Language Pathology.

Main concept (MC) analysis is a well-documented method of discourse analysis in adults with and without brain injury. This study aims to develop a MC checklist that is culturally and linguistically adapted for Canadian French speakers and examine its reliability. We also documented microstructural properties and provide a normative reference in persons not brain injured (PNBIs).

Adaptation and Reliability of the Cinderella Story Retell Task in Canadian French Persons Without Brain Injury.

The prediction of post-stroke language function is essential for the development of individualized treatment plans based on the personal recovery potential of aphasic stroke patients.

Predicting Language Function Post-Stroke: A Model-Based Structural Connectivity Approach.

A musical mnemonic may help children learn and recall the recommended six-step handwashing technique.

A musical mnemonic to recall handwashing technique among young children: A proof-of-concept study.

Ischemic stroke disrupts structural connectivity between grey matter regions, influencing functional outcomes. Diffusion MRI-based tractography allows assessment of white matter damage and may guide rehabilitation. It remains unclear how structural connectivity disruption (SCD) estimated from individual tractography compares with model-based estimates using normative tractograms.

Article	Year
Differential Effects of Speech and Language Therapy and rTMS in Chronic Versus Subacute Post-stroke Aphasia: Results of the NORTHSTAR-CA Trial. Neurorehabilitation and neural repair\| PubMed ID: 35337223	2022
Singing for the Rehabilitation of Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders: Continuing the Evidence Dialogue with a Survey of Current Practices in Speech-Language Pathology. Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)\| PubMed ID: 35742061	2022
Adaptation and Reliability of the Cinderella Story Retell Task in Canadian French Persons Without Brain Injury. American journal of speech-language pathology\| PubMed ID: 37758196	2023
Predicting Language Function Post-Stroke: A Model-Based Structural Connectivity Approach. Neurorehabilitation and neural repair\| PubMed ID: 38602161	2024
A musical mnemonic to recall handwashing technique among young children: A proof-of-concept study. American journal of infection control\| PubMed ID: 41707914	2026
Evaluating structural connectivity disruption after stroke: individual tractography or the use of a model-based approach? NeuroImage. Clinical\| PubMed ID: 41734411	2026

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