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Speech therapy for Parkinson's disease.

S Scott, F I Caird

    Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
    |February 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Daily speech therapy improved Parkinson's disease speech, including prosody and intelligibility. Benefits persisted for months, offering significant social advantages for patients and families.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Speech-Language Pathology

    Background:

    • Parkinson's disease frequently causes speech disorders, impacting communication and quality of life.
    • Prosodic deficits, such as abnormal rhythm and intonation, are common in Parkinson's disease speech.
    • Effective and accessible speech therapy interventions are needed for Parkinson's disease patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of daily home-based speech therapy using prosodic exercises for Parkinson's disease speech disorder.
    • To assess the duration of treatment benefits and the added value of a visual reinforcement device.

    Main Methods:

    • Twenty-six patients with Parkinson's disease and speech disorder participated.
    • Daily home-based speech therapy focused on prosodic exercises for 2-3 weeks.

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  • Speech improvements were measured using standardized scores for prosodic abnormality and intelligibility.
  • A visual reinforcement device was used by some patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvements in speech prosody and intelligibility were observed post-therapy.
    • These speech improvements were partially maintained for up to 3 months.
    • Relatives reported clinically and psychologically important social benefits.
    • A visual reinforcement device offered limited additional benefit, except for severe cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Home-based daily prosodic exercises are an effective treatment for Parkinson's disease speech disorder.
    • The therapy provides sustained functional communication improvements and social benefits.
    • Targeted use of assistive devices may enhance outcomes for severely affected patients.