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Fonetix: building virtual speech therapy practicum over the Internet
A Morawej1, A T Jackson, R D McLeod
1Internet Innovation Centre, Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|April 5, 2000
Summary
Fonetix is an advanced interactive speech therapy website utilizing multimedia for remote patient care. This accessible online platform enhances speech language pathologist services for individuals anywhere.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Telemedicine
Background:
- Traditional speech therapy access can be limited by geographical location.
- The need for accessible, high-quality remote healthcare services is growing.
- Technological advancements enable new platforms for remote patient interaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop Fonetix, an interactive speech therapy website accessible via the World Wide Web (WWW).
- To augment the capabilities of speech-language pathologists in providing remote patient care.
- To ensure equitable access to speech therapy services regardless of patient location.
Main Methods:
- Development of a multimedia website named Fonetix.
- Integration of animation for articulation, audio, and video display/capture.
- Creation of a functional model compatible with standard personal computers.
Main Results:
- A functional model of the Fonetix system has been successfully constructed.
- The system utilizes standard audio and video cards, avoiding specialized equipment needs.
- The platform supports remote patient interaction through multimedia features.
Conclusions:
- Fonetix offers a viable solution for advanced, interactive remote speech therapy.
- The system democratizes access to specialized speech-language pathology services.
- The multi-functional framework supports clinical, educational, and social applications via the Internet.