Instrument for Assessment of Neurodegenerative Aphasia in Indonesia or Instrumen Afasia Neurodegeneratif Indonesia (IRFANI): Development and pilot study

Author: Fasihah Irfani Fitri, Aldy Safruddin Rambe, Elmeida Effendy, Alfansuri Kadri, Pukovisa Prawiroharjo
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JournalJournal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports
PublisherSAGE Publications, SAGE Publications Ltd
Volume & IssueVol. 9
Pages25424823251366640
Publication Year2025
ISSN25424823
Source TypeGoogle Scholar
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Scopus: 1
Google Scholar: 1
PubMed: 1
Abstract
BackgroundPrimary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a neurodegenerative disorder causing progressive language impairment. Early diagnosis is crucial for treatment planning, yet no standardized assessment exists for Indonesian speakers.ObjectiveThis study describes the initial development of the Instrumen Afasia Neurodegeneratif Indonesia (IRFANI), focusing on test construction, content validity, and pilot testing.MethodsIRFANI was designed to assess syntax, motor speech, semantics, and phonology, following Gorno-Tempini et al. (2011) diagnostic criteria. The blueprint covered key domains, including confrontation naming (nouns/verbs), sentence production/comprehension, single-word comprehension, semantic association, and repetition tasks. Verbal stimuli were selected based on expert input and Indonesian word frequency lists, while custom black-and-white illustrations ensured linguistic and cultural …
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