Characteristics and impacts of community aphasia group facilitation: a systematic scoping review.

Further investigation into alternative facilitation models and facilitator training needs will likely support the proliferation of high-quality CAGs.Implications for RehabilitationCommunity aphasia groups (CAGs) play an important role in supporting identity and wellbeing for individuals with chronic aphasia.The traditional speech-pathology led model of group service delivery is limited in scope; the addition of peer- and volunteer-led CAGs may facilitate access to groups and meet a range of different needs for individuals with aphasia.CAG facilitation is a complex and challenging task, likely requiring specialised training, however, this has not been widely available to facilitators.The development of specialised facilitator training will likely support the proliferation of sustainable and high-quality CAGs.