Common Core Set for Primary Progressive Aphasia (COSPPA)

Project: Research project

Project Details

Description

An International project that explore and substantiate therapy outcome common core set for people with primary progressive aphasia. Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a neurodegenerative impairment associated with brain atrophy and characterised by the gradual loss of speech and language functions. PPA occurs to people age from 55 onwards. Currently, speech therapy is the intervention to alleviate primary progressive aphasia. The aim of the current project is to draw international consensus on therapy outcomes and formulate common core set that can be cultural, and linguistic appropriate.

Funding Source: Non-HK - Others^^
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date01/01/2331/12/24

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

  • Primary progressive aphasia, common core set, speech therapy

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