Evaluating the Long‐Term Effects of Multimodal Language Rehabilitation on Second Language Acquisition and Recovery in Bilingual Aphasic Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study

What is already known on the subject Bilingual aphasia poses unique challenges in rehabilitation due to the complex interaction between two languages in a shared cognitive system. While there is a growing body of research on monolingual aphasia, the long-term efficacy of multimodal language rehabilitation in bilingual aphasic patients remains understudied. What this paper adds to existing knowledge Our study demonstrates that multimodal language rehabilitation significantly improves second language acquisition and recovery in bilingual aphasic patients, enhancing language function, oral motor function, articulation clarity and quality of life. These findings support the integration of multimodal approaches in clinical practice for bilingual individuals with aphasia. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? The results of our study suggest that multimodal language rehabilitation can be a highly effective intervention for bilingual aphasic patients, potentially leading to improved outcomes and better quality of life. Clinicians should consider incorporating multimodal rehabilitation strategies into their treatment plans for bilingual patients to optimize recovery.