Health care utilization, costs and outcomes for the stroke population with and without aphasia in Ontario, Canada, pre- and post- the COVID-19 pandemic

Project ID: 2023-006/ 2024 0950 155 000
Project Title: Health care utilization, costs and outcomes for the stroke population with and without aphasia in Ontario, Canada, pre- and post- the COVID-19 pandemic
Type of Response: Research project
Knowledge User: Aphasia Institute
ICES Scientist: Lesley Plumptre
Summary: Although the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was felt by the general population, the language barrier prevented many people with aphasia from accessing virtual services. Therefore this AHRQ is designed to answer the research question: Has the COVID-19 pandemic differentially impacted health care utilization and health sector costs for people with aphasia?
Status: In review