Murdoch, B.E., Theodoros, D.G., Stokes, P.D., & Chenery, H.J. (1993).
Abnormal patterns of speech breathing in dysarthric speakers following
severe closed head injury. Brain Injury, 7(4), 295-308.
Type
of
Study |
Research
study with controls |
| Subjects |
17
males, 3 females; ages 18-53
gender-matched, age-matched controls |
| Diagnoses |
Severe
TBI, more than 3 months post-injury
Normal controls |
Speech
Condition |
Dysarthria |
| Purpose |
To
investigate using an objective instrumental technique
to measure the speech respiration abilities of speakers
with dysarthria from severe TBI |
| Methods |
Spirometric
assessment using a Mijnhardt Vicatest-P1 spirometer
Kinematic analysis using a pair of strain-guage belt pneumographs |
| Results |
People
with dysarthria from severe TBI have problems with speech
breathing including reduced lung capacities and problems
with two-part coordination of the chest wall. |
Treatment
Implications |
Objective
instrumental evaluations of respiratory functioning in
this population are very important.
Therapy should include coordinating the ribcage and abdomen
during speech. |
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