Development and validation of a Comprehensive Level-Based Framework for Neurogenic communication disorders (CLFN)

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

• Acquired neurogenic communication disorders are frequent consequences of neurological conditions.
• Assessing communication profiles aids in personalized management strategies to enhance patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and validate the Comprehensive Level-based Framework for Neurogenic communication disorders (CLFN).
• To profile communication characteristics in individuals with acquired neurogenic communication disorders within a tertiary care setting.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional design with convenient sampling included 76 participants.
• The CLFN was administered before and after 7 days of intervention (10 sessions).
• Pre- and post-intervention levels were compared for various communication domains.

Main Results:

• Males and middle-aged individuals showed a higher incidence of these disorders.
• Statistically significant improvements were observed in speech intelligibility, cognitive-communication, language expression and comprehension, naming, and writing post-intervention.
• The CLFN demonstrated effectiveness in tracking progress across multiple domains.

Conclusions:

• The CLFN provides a holistic assessment tool for neurogenic communication disorders in tertiary care.
• It facilitates progress monitoring and intervention planning to improve patient quality of life.
• Early intervention planning based on CLFN assessment can mitigate significant neurogenic impairment impacts.