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Boosting Speech Intelligibility: Fun Tips for Practitioners!

Boosting Speech Intelligibility: Fun Tips for Practitioners!

Understanding Speech Intelligibility in Clinical Settings

As a practitioner working with individuals who have Parkinson's disease, you may often encounter challenges related to speech intelligibility, especially in patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The research article titled Speech Intelligibility During Clinical and Low Frequency sheds light on this complex issue, offering valuable insights that can enhance your clinical practice.

Key Findings from the Research

The study explores how different DBS settings affect speech intelligibility in patients with Parkinson's disease. It was found that:

Practical Tips for Practitioners

Based on these findings, here are some practical tips to improve your clinical practice:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides valuable insights, it also highlights the need for further research to better understand the nuanced effects of DBS on speech. As a practitioner, you can contribute to this field by documenting your observations and sharing them with the research community. Consider collaborating with researchers to explore new therapeutic approaches and interventions.

Conclusion

Improving speech intelligibility in patients with Parkinson's disease undergoing DBS is a multifaceted challenge. By applying the findings from the research and continuously refining your therapeutic techniques, you can make a significant difference in your patients' communication abilities and overall quality of life.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Speech Intelligibility During Clinical and Low Frequency.


Citation: Sidtis, J. J., Van Lancker Sidtis, D., Ramdhani, R., & Tagliati, M. (2020). Speech intelligibility during clinical and low frequency. Brain Sciences, 10(1), 26. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci10010026
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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