Transcranial direct current stimulation in post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation: a systematic review

ConclusionEvidence from published peer reviewed literature is effective for post stroke aphasia rehabilitation at the chronic stages. tDCS devices are easy to use, safe and inexpensive. They can be used in routine clinical practice by speech therapists for aphasia rehabilitation. However, further studies should investigate the effectiveness in the sub-acute post-stroke phase and determine the effect of the lesion for precisely identifying the targeted brain areas. We discuss crucial challenges for future studies.
Source: Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research