Article

The WHO's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and
Health (ICF) describes third-party disability as the disability experienced by
significant others as a consequence of their family members' health condition
(WHO, 2001). A systematic review of the literature was conducted to summarize the
current knowledge of third-party disability in aphasia.
METHOD: PubMed, CINAHL
and three other databases were searched for peer-reviewed studies reporting on
how aphasia affects family members with no date restrictions. Findings from
relevant studies that met the inclusion criteria were extracted and mapped to the
ICF. RESULTS: This paper summarizes what is known about the experience of family
members of people with aphasia, describing negative outcomes in the body
functions and activities and participation components of the ICF. However, due to
the limited consensus between studies, this review reveals an incomplete
understanding of the nature of third-party disability. CONCLUSION: While current
literature suggests there is a broad range of consequences for family members of
people with aphasia, the sequelae of disability for family members of people with
aphasia are not well understood. Further research is needed to better describe
the nature and degree of third-party disability in aphasia.

Langue : ANGLAIS