The Efficacy of Semantic Feature Analysis for the Treatment of Aphasia: A Systematic Review

Maddy, Katherine McComas and Capilouto, Gilson J. and McComas, Karen Leigh (2012) The Efficacy of Semantic Feature Analysis for the Treatment of Aphasia: A Systematic Review. [Clinical Aphasiology Paper]

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Abstract

Semantic feature analysis (SFA) is a common treatment for improving naming ability in persons with aphasia (PWA). To examine the effectiveness of SFA in improving naming abilities, we conducted an evidence-based systematic review. Seven studies met the inclusion criteria, were assigned appropriate levels of evidence, and were examined for methodological quality using the Single-Case Experimental Design (SCED) scale. Inter-rater reliability was established using Cohen’s weighted kappa statistic. To determine the clinical significance of SFA, effect sizes, or percent of non-overlapping data (PND), were calculated. Results of this study indicate that SFA may be most effective for persons with fluent aphasias.

Item Type: Clinical Aphasiology Paper
Depositing User: OSCP Staff 1
Date Deposited: 23 Jul 2012
Last Modified: 31 Oct 2016 15:13
Conference: Clinical Aphasiology Conference > Clinical Aphasiology Conference (2012 : 42nd : Lake Tahoe, CA : May 20-25, 2012)
URI: http://aphasiology.pitt.edu/id/eprint/2378

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