Scoping Review on Personalized Word Selection in Anomia Treatment for Aphasia

A 2026 scoping review by Vogel-Eyny et al. examined 21 studies on personalizing word targets in anomia treatment for people with aphasia. The review analyzed definitions, selection methods, and linguistic characteristics of personalized words. Supplemental material includes LESK algorithm values for semantic analysis of descriptor terms.

Use Cases

• Analyzing definitions of 'personalization' in aphasia treatment based on the review's semantic analysis of descriptor terms.
• Comparing methods for selecting personalized word targets based on reported techniques like interviews and free listing.
• Investigating linguistic characteristics of treatment targets based on the review's extracted data.
• Informing the design of person-centered treatment frameworks based on the review's conclusions regarding operationalization.

Strengths

• The review is based on 21 eligible studies identified through systematic searches in four major databases.
• Data extraction captured specific aspects: definitions, selection methods, participant involvement, and linguistic characteristics.
• Analysis employed the WordNet LESK algorithm for semantic relatedness of descriptor terms.

Limitations

• The dataset is a 54.0 KB PDF document, representing a very limited scope as a review summary rather than primary data.
• Row count and column-level documentation for any underlying extracted data are unknown.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Amy Vogel-Eyny, likely affiliated with academic or clinical research institutions.

Collection Method

Systematic scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, with searches in MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and CINAHL.

Time Range

Review searches conducted on July 8, 2024, with no date limits for included studies.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-08 13:48:11; freshness should be verified.