A single case study profiling the speech and language characteristics of an individual with aphasia post-dialysis

Stroke causes debilitating effects on the overall functioning of the individual and its consequence varies widely based on its site of lesion.Among the various factors triggering the incidence of stroke,renal failure followed by dialysis also plays a major role which is constantly overlooked. With emerging awareness, a considerable number of research have been documented targeting the medial profile of an individual who suffered an episode of stroke following dialysis. Due to the dearth of literature in profiling the speech and language characteristics and outcomes in this population, the current study was undertaken. A 65 year old individual with history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension and chronic kidney disease, undergoing dialysis was considered as the participant. Formal evaluation was carried out to profile the speech and language characteristics of the client. The evaluation revealed that the individual had features of anomic aphasia with preserved repetition and normal cognitive skills. Thus, alongside venturing the medical effects of dialysis on stroke, the effect on speech and language characteristics can also be profiled pre and post dialysis CKD, leading to a better understanding of the condition.