This systematic review examined interventions targeting co-constructed communication for adults with acquired brain injury (ABI), aiming to address meaningful, everyday conversation rather than isolated language components. Thirteen studies involving 206 participants with post-stroke aphasia, traumatic brain injury, or progressive language impairments were identified, showing generally positive effects but relying mostly on low-level study designs and highly variable outcome measures. While co-constructed communication interventions appear promising as structured and replicable approaches to improving everyday communication, stronger experimental research and more robust outcome measures are needed to build the evidence base.
Hall, Z., Elbourn, E., Togher, L., & Carragher, M. (2024). Co-constructed communication therapy for individuals with acquired brain injury: A systematic review. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 59(2), 496–518. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12841