아프리카ㆍ중동

Aphasia is relatively frequent after stroke (or other brain damage), estimated to occur in 21–38% of the patients. However, awareness of aphasia has been found to be disproportionally low in different countries. In recent years, there has been a transition in aphasia treatment from a predominantly medical approach to the “Life Participation Approach to Aphasia” (LPAA), acknowledging the communication needs of people with aphasia (PWA) and their reintegration into the community. To further advance these efforts, increased public awareness is crucial.