Year: 2012
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: On management of dysarthria, it is important to understand viewpoints of individuals with dysarthria． The purpose of this study was to examine the experience of individuals with dysarthria, with a focus on lifestyle changes, insider's perspectives on speech and communication, disagreement between individuals with dysarthria and their families．Originally developed questionnaires for individuals with dysarthria and their families were used． Psychosocial impacts of dysarthria were found from the questionnaires: 1) individuals with dysarthria are limited in leisure activities and outside activities and participations, 2) they are not always positive on communication, although they want to communicate by themselves, 3) their views on speech and communication do not necessarily agree with their families'．
Authors: NAKAMURA, Aya, OZAWA, Yoshiaki
Language: Japanese
Topic: Voice and Speech Disorders
Subfield: Speech and Hearing
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7146433027