Table 2.

Measurement instruments

Measurement instruments	Number of items	Score range	Measurement target
CBN subtest on the ASHA FACS	7	0–7	Functional communication skills for basic needs
ABC test	23	0–100	Language abilities, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing
10-min conversation	4	0–5	Communication efficiency in the in-patient setting
SADQH-10	10	0–3	Depression symptoms
SS-QOL	49	49–245	Stroke-specific health-related quality of life
Satisfaction questionnaire	11	1–5	Satisfaction intervention for communication improvement from both patients and their caregivers