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Semin Speech Lang 1999; 20(2): 149-167
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1064015
© 1999 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Technological Applications in the Assessment of Acquired Neurogenic Communication and Swallowing Disorders in Adults

Brooke Hallowell1 , Richard C. Katz2
  • 1School of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
  • 2Department of Audiology, VA Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
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15 May 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The role of technology is expanding rapidly in many aspects of the diagnostic process with patients who have neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders. In this article we discuss a broad selection of technological tools that enhance a wide range of diagnostic tasks, such as taking case histories, administering and scoring tests, performing acoustic, physiologic, cognitive, and linguistic analyses, making normative comparisons, profiling diagnostic results, and making diagnostic decisions. Clinicians are encouraged to scrutinize the relative value of all diagnostic tools to maintaining the quality of service. An appendix includes information for contacting vendors and manufacturers of the products discussed.

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computer-assisted assessment - neurogenic communication disorders - dysphagia