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Enhancing Digital Participation in Speech Therapy for Brain Tumor Patients

Enhancing Digital Participation in Speech Therapy for Brain Tumor Patients

In the rapidly evolving field of speech-language pathology, digital tools are emerging as valuable assets in the assessment and treatment of communication disorders. This blog delves into the findings of a recent study titled "Digital participation of brain tumour patients in the assessment and treatment of communication disorders," which offers insightful data on how practitioners can leverage digital participation to improve outcomes for brain tumor patients.

Understanding the Study

The research, conducted by Weiss Lucas et al., explored the readiness of high-grade glioma (HGG) patients, healthy controls, and speech-language therapists to engage in telemedicine for communication disorder treatment. The study utilized three surveys to assess motivation, technical readiness, and the current use of digital tools in clinical practice.

Key Findings

Practical Implications for Practitioners

Given these findings, speech-language pathologists should consider integrating digital tools into their practice, especially for patients with mobility issues or those living far from treatment centers. Here are some actionable steps:

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides a robust foundation, further research is essential to validate these findings and explore additional digital tools and methods. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to and stay updated with ongoing research to continuously improve patient outcomes.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Digital participation of brain tumour patients in the assessment and treatment of communication disorders.


Citation: Weiss Lucas, C., Kochs, S., Jost, J., Louo, R., Kocher, M., Goldbrunner, R., Wiewrodt, D., & Jonas, K. (2023). Digital participation of brain tumour patients in the assessment and treatment of communication disorders. Frontiers in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1287747
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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