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Even a mild stroke causes a serious decline in the quality of life and rehabilitation is crucial for recovery. However, a critical component of the rehab process is not performed in the clinic, but relies on patient compliance at home. For an advanced Human Factors course my partner, Greg Burkett, and I examined the role of home therapy in stroke rehabilitation.

During the 16-week research process we uncovered many significant findings, but we needed validation from our participants. We found in-depth conversations with stroke survivors who often have aphasia, difficult. To address the issue, we created a user-centered evaluation tool – a coded, card-sorting activity – that considered these needs and allowed for an authentic review of our design concepts.

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