Table 1 The intervention illustrated by main features from the Template for intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) Checklist and Guide
Brief name: Intensive speech and language therapy by videoconference | |
Why: To improve expressive language function in patients with aphasia after stroke | |
What: Intensive speech and language therapy with an emphasis on naming. The therapy will be tailored to the participant’s language impairment level and focus on expressive language and everyday communication. Material used in the training will include the Newcastle University Aphasia Therapy Resources (NUMA), a collection of SLP-made tasks for aphasia compiled as Sareptas afasikrukke and Lexia (computer-based training program). In addition, text and pictures from the Internet may also be used | |
Who provided: Speech and language pathologists sited at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will receive training in how to give intervention by videoconference within the context of a clinical trial | |
How: Using videoconference and remote control software to a laptop at the patient’s location | |
Where: From Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital to the patient’s home or institution, e.g., rehabilitation ward or nursing home | |
When/How much: The experimental intervention consists of 5 h of speech and language therapy a week, over 4 weeks (total dose of 20 h of therapy). Participants with ≥ 16 sessions over 32 days will be considered to be per protocol |