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9 patient evaluations for Augmentative Speech Device

Purpose: Improve communication (Started Aug 03, 2012)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 17, 2012 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Sep 17, 2012
Advice & Tips
I am trying out this communication device and it is on loan from words +. I'm new to using eyegaze technology. Before trying this I've been using words + ez key.
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Purposes: helping to stay working, preparing for future deficiencies, and Improve communication (Started May 05, 2010)
Date Dosage helping to stay working Perceived effectiveness preparing for future deficiencies Perceived effectiveness Improve communication Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 15, 2011 Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Oct 06, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Jul 15, 2011
Advice & Tips
easy at first to get into the workings of the software, but it simply cannot proceed beyond the initial intermediate stage. Too many bugs in the system, the costs of proceeding further with the device is not sufficiently in correlation with the benefits which accrue. The support package is hopeless, staff at dragon always blame other applications which I have loaded. I have this system loaded at home and at work and have the same problems at both locations.
Cost
$200+ monthly
Date
Oct 06, 2010
Advice & Tips
This is a fantastic piece of equipment, however, it's important to start learning as soon as possible. The Motor Neurone Disease Association in the UK advised me to start training as soon as possible, I regret that I took some months before following that advice. I worry, however, that I may not be able to carry on using the equipment in the event that my voice fails, this however has not happened to me yet. It is difficult to set up, and I often trip over at the cables but I'm learning that there are wireless adaptations for most things. The bonus for me is that whilst learning about the dragon in work, I have learnt how to use it at home. The frustration is that the dragon takes different commands depending on what computer you are on, but it's easy to get over this, it just takes time. It saves me a huge amount of time and allowed me to continue in work. I recommend it 100%.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: loss speech, Improve communication, Decreased diaphragm strength, and Loss of voice (Started Nov 09, 2007)
Date Dosage loss speech Perceived effectiveness Improve communication Perceived effectiveness Decreased diaphragm strength Perceived effectiveness Loss of voice Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 28, 2010 Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Oct 26, 2009 Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVery
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Purpose: Other (Started Jan 04, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 13, 2009 Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Aug 10, 2009 Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
May 23, 2009 Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 18, 2009 Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: TALK (Started Nov 02, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 27, 2009 Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
people say hard to understand, works slow
Date
Oct 27, 2009
Advice & Tips
dynavox is ok but not perfect
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Decreased diaphragm strength (Started Mar 12, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 16, 2009 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Mar 16, 2009
Advice & Tips
GOOD MACHINE. DOES IN A FEW MINUTES WHAT IT USE TO TAKE HOURS.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purpose: Other (Started Dec 06, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 18, 2009 Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jan 10, 2009 Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 10, 2009
Advice & Tips
THE TOBY CHURCHILL LIGHTWRITER IS TEH BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD. SO EASY TO CARRY AROUND AND SO EASY TO USE AS WELL. FANTASTIC PIECE OF EQUIPMENT !!! ;-)
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Purpose: Other (Started Aug 21, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 18, 2008 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purpose: Difficulty speaking (dysarthria) (Started Aug 26, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 03, 2008 Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Oct 03, 2008
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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