Introduction: Aphasia is one of the most common consequences of stroke and significantly affects an individual’s ability to speak, understand, read, and write in everyday life. Due to these difficulties, patients often experience loneliness, reduced self-confidence, and a lower quality of life. Traditional rehabilitation methods, such as speech therapy, are effective, but in practice often insufficiently accessible or lack motivational appeal. In recent years, an increasing number of solutions have emerged that involve the use of digital tools and interactive technologies as additional support in the recovery process. Purpose: The aim of this thesis was to examine, through a literature review, the impact of modern digital tools and interactive technologies on the rehabilitation of aphasia following stroke. The focus was on how tools such as mobile and tablet applications, virtual reality, and online therapeutic platforms contribute to the improvement of speech, comprehension, and expression, and how they enhance accessibility, inclusion, and motivation of patients to participate in therapy. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. The bibliographic databases PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar were used. The search string was developed using specific keywords and Boolean operators. A total of 13 research studies published between 2020 and 2025 were included in the analysis, all addressing the use of digital tools in aphasia rehabilitation. Results: The analysis showed that digital tools positively affect patients’ language abilities. Improvements were noted in speech, verbal fluency, comprehension, and overall communication. Patients reported increased motivation, a sense of progress, and greater independence in performing exercises. Discussion and conclusion: Digital tools complement traditional methods by enabling remote therapy, greater individualization, and improved availability. However, challenges such as low digital literacy and inadequate personalization of content remain. Advanced digital tools represent a significant potential in effective aphasia rehabilitation. Their integration into clinical practice could significantly improve the quality of care for stroke patients. Further development should focus on creating accessible, adaptive, and professionally validated solutions.
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