Right cerebral hemisphere damage: Incidence of language problems

Author(s): Bryan, K.

Journal/Book: Int J Rehabil Res. 1996; 19: 2-6 Boundary Row, London, England SE1 8HN. Chapman Hall Ltd. 47-54.

Abstract: While dysphasia is rare after right cerebral hemisphere damage (RHD), there is now a body of evidence to suggest that language and communication problems can occur. This paper reports the findings of a pilot study that estimated the incidence of non-dysphasic language and communication problems following RHD, Eleven subjects completed language assessments within 2 weeks of onset and again 3 months later. The results show that language impairment can follow a unilateral RHD for 50% of the sample, and that there are marked difficulties for 20%. Furthermore these problems do not resolve spontaneously over a 3 month period. The case for speech and language therapy intervention for this patient group is discussed.

Note: Article E Benton, Crawley Hosp, W Green Dr, Crawley RH11 7DH, W Sussex, England

Keyword(s): right cerebral hemisphere damage; language problems; incidence; speech and language therapy; COMPREHENSION; PROSODY

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