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ArticleDisability and rehabilitation2025

Who am I now? A scoping review on identity changes in post-stroke aphasia.

Rianne Brinkman, Karin Neijenhuis, Mieke Cardol, Carlo Leget

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Rianne BrinkmanResearch Center Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-2227-0987
Karin NeijenhuisResearch Center Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-1955-3639
Mieke CardolResearch Center Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-7771-770X
Carlo LegetCare Ethics, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-6647-8141

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeProvide an overview of existing knowledge on the concept of identity and identity changes and formation of people with language disorders of aphasia. To date, there has been limited exploration of identity changes of people with aphasia as communication difficulties have been perceived as a barrier to participation by researchers.

methodA scoping review was performed utilizing Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework. The databases PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library were searched, and both descriptive and thematic analysis were conducted.

resultsThe search yielded 492 records, of which 20 studies were included. The analysis revealed various theories and definitions of identity. There was limited uniformity in defining identity in the publications. A recurrent theme was, that identity is a social construct and storytelling is the vehicle through which it is navigated. Language and communication are essential in this process.

conclusionsThe model of Narrative Identity might be useful to clarify identity and its dynamic nature, since it integrates various theories of identity referred to in the publications. Different aspects of identity should be considered in future research to add to existing knowledge of identity changes and formation in people with aphasia and to tailor future interventions if necessary.

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AphasiaSelf ConceptStrokeCommunicationHumansNarrationaphasiacommunicationhealthcare professionalsidentitynarrativeStroke

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