Artificial Intelligence in Speech-Language Pathology and Dysphagia: A Review From Latin American Perspective and Pilot Test of LLMs for Rehabilitation Planning
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhances speech-language pathology and dysphagia care with advanced diagnostic and rehabilitation tools. Challenges in Latin America include infrastructure and data limitations, requiring culturally adapted AI solutions.
Area Of Science
- Speech-language pathology
- Dysphagia management
- Artificial Intelligence applications
Background
- AI is revolutionizing speech-language pathology (SLP) and dysphagia management.
- Applications span assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation, with a focus on the period 2014-2024.
- Implementation challenges in Latin America are a key consideration.
Purpose Of The Study
- To review AI applications in SLP and dysphagia management.
- To analyze AI technologies like deep learning, machine learning, and NLP.
- To identify implementation barriers, especially in Latin America, and propose solutions.
Main Methods
- Narrative review of AI applications in SLP and dysphagia from 2014-2024.
- Analysis of AI technologies (deep learning, ML, NLP) for voice and swallowing disorders.
- Evaluation of AI in diagnostic tools, rehabilitation technologies, and telehealth.
Main Results
- AI demonstrates high accuracy in detecting voice disorders and analyzing swallowing function.
- Key applications include sensitive diagnostic tools, personalized rehabilitation technologies, and accessible telehealth platforms.
- Significant barriers in Latin America include limited infrastructure, linguistic adaptation needs, and scarce regional datasets.
Conclusions
- AI offers promising advancements in SLP and dysphagia care, particularly in diagnosis.
- Widespread implementation requires culturally and linguistically adapted AI, regional collaboration, and ethical regulatory frameworks.
- AI should complement, not replace, clinical expertise in speech-language pathology and dysphagia management.

