A report of assessment tools for individuals with dysarthria

Introduction: The development of assessment tools for individuals with dysarthria has been reported in many clinical and empirical studies. Methodology: A literature review was based on online resources including Google Scholar, EBSCO, Medline, PubMed, and BIOMED Central articles and journals. Results and Conclusion: In this paper, we summarized the commonly used formal and informal assessment tools and explained the assessment procedure when managing clients with dysarthria. We aimed to share the current practice of speech-language pathologists together with the allied health service providers in the management of patients with dysarthri

Communication challenges for people with Parkinson disease

This study aimed to explore the changes in communicative functions as well as how these changes were perceived among individuals with Parkinson disease using the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework. Semistructured interviews (n = 14) were conducted, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis method. Five main themes and 14 subthemes were emerged from the interviews: “communication breakdown,” “physical functioning,” “social interaction,” “emotional reaction,” and “coping with Parkinson disease.” Applying International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework gives a holistic description for patients' challenges and assists speech-language pathologists to improve their services