Augmentative Speech Device Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
AT&T, ChatterVox Voice Amplifier, Clicker 4, ComLink, Dragon Computer Speech Recognition Software, Dragon Speak, Dynavox, ECO-14, E-triloquist, Gorton voice amplifier, Gus pocket communicator, Lightwriter, LINK Plus Communication Aid, mercury, MyTobii, PalmOne, Pretke Romich, Quick Glance Eye Gaze System, Rolltalk Maxi, Smart, SofType and NextUp Talker, Toshiba Notebook w/Grid2, TTY Phone, Ultratec Operator Assisted, Words+ Ez keys, Zygo Pollyanna
What is Augmentative Speech Device?
Augmentative Speech Device is any computerised device which allows a user to form words and sentences through electronic controls. This may be via an enclosed unit such as a Litewriter, or using computer software in combination with a laptop computer.
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Reasons Taken
120 patients in the community are using or have used Augmentative Speech Device.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 74 | 61% |
| disease-related symptoms | 13 | 10% |
| Slurred speech | 9 | 7% |
| Difficulty speaking | 3 | 2% |
| Voice and speech problems | 3 | 2% |
| General health | 3 | 2% |
| Fasciculations | 2 | 1% |
| Assistive communication | 2 | 1% |
| Difficulty projecting voice | 1 | <1% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | <1% |
| Atrophy, hand muscles | 1 | <1% |
| Speech ataxia-problems coordinating speech | 1 | <1% |
| Decreased diaphragm strength | 1 | <1% |
Duration
How long current patients have been using Augmentative Speech Device or how long patients were using Augmentative Speech Device before stopping.
How Long Current Patients Have Been Using Augmentative Speech Device
How Long Patients Used Augmentative Speech Device Before Stopping
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 4 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 100% | 2 |
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Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 100% | 4 |
Summary results are based on 4 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 4)
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- SirIsaac
- Mouth/throat: moderate
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: mild
- Legs: moderate
- Type: Upper Motor Neuron
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by SirIsaac
Oct 03, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Difficulty speaking
- Advice/Tips
- The Chattervox is quite heavy. The belt fastens in the back and is hard to adjust. I can't use it around my waist so I sling it over my head and one shoulder. I recommend a voice amplifier, but would look for something lighter, easier to put on/carry.
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