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Advances in Research on Communication and Swallowing Difficulties Associated with Neurodegenerative Disease

A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurodegenerative Diseases".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2023) | Viewed by 5856

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Naomi Cocks

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School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth 6148, Australia
Interests: communication disorders; dysphagia; Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Jade Cartwright

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School of Health Sciences – Speech Pathology, College of Health & Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia
Interests: dementia; primary progressive aphasia; communication disorders

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Being able to effectively communicate and to eat and drink are essential components of our everyday life. Communication and swallowing difficulties are commonly associated with a number of different neurodegenerative conditions. There is, therefore, a significant need to understand the nature of these conditions, the impact they have on people’s lives, and how best to assess and treat these conditions.

This Special Issue of Brain Sciences aims to present a collection of recent advancements in the area of communication and swallowing difficulties associated with degenerative neurological disease. Authors are invited to submit articles on original research and review articles on a broad range of topics including the following: the nature of communication or swallowing disorders associated with a specific neurodegenerative condition, the impact of communication or swallowing disorders associated with a specific neurodegenerative condition on people’s lives, assessment methods for communication and swallowing disorders for people who have neurodegenerative conditions, and treatment approaches for communication and swallowing disorders associated with neurodegenerative conditions.

Dr. Naomi Cocks
Dr. Jade Cartwright
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • communication
  • dysphagia
  • dysarthria
  • dysphonia
  • aphasia

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Differences of Modality Use between Telepractice and Face-to-Face Administration of the Scenario-Test in Persons with Dementia-Related Speech Disorder
by Mirjam Gauch, Sabine Corsten, Katharina Geschke, Isabel Heinrich, Juliane Leinweber and Bianca Spelter
Brain Sci. 2023, 13(2), 204; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13020204 - 26 Jan 2023
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Telepractice is increasingly finding its way into the care of people with dementia. Web-based delivery of speech and language therapy (SLT) is feasible and has the potential to improve communication in people with dementia-related speech disorders. Although experts are discussing the strengths and [...] Read more.
Telepractice is increasingly finding its way into the care of people with dementia. Web-based delivery of speech and language therapy (SLT) is feasible and has the potential to improve communication in people with dementia-related speech disorders. Although experts are discussing the strengths and weaknesses of telepractice, a precise analysis of the differences between analogue and digital communication for this heterogeneous group of patients is still missing. The three current single cases investigated verbal and nonverbal aspects of communication in a face-to-face (F2F) and digital setting through a qualitative research design. Using the scenario-test (ST) in person and via big blue button (BBB; video conferencing system), several decisive factors were detected, influencing the effectiveness of communication in a F2F compared to a digital setting. The most important results of the qualitative content analysis are described for each case individually. Additionally, the influence of person-related factors, such as age, diagnosis, presence of depression, and level of education, is presented. Perceptual, executive, and affective disorders, as well as aids of relatives, are considered separately. The results indicate that executive functions, affects, and perceptual deficits need to be taken into account if telepractice is to be applied. Age, education, and distinct forms of dementia might be decisive for successful telepractice as well. Full article
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Barriers and Facilitators to Conversation: A Qualitative Exploration of the Experiences of People with Parkinson’s and Their Close Communication Partners
by Karen Wylie, Hayley M. Carrier, Andreas M. Loftus, Ramishka Thilakaratne and Naomi Cocks
Brain Sci. 2022, 12(7), 944; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12070944 - 19 Jul 2022
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Conversations are an important part of our daily lives, enabling us to interact with others and participate in a range of activities. For people with Parkinson’s, conversation can be challenging when communication is impacted. This qualitative exploratory study investigated the experiences of people [...] Read more.
Conversations are an important part of our daily lives, enabling us to interact with others and participate in a range of activities. For people with Parkinson’s, conversation can be challenging when communication is impacted. This qualitative exploratory study investigated the experiences of people with Parkinson’s and their close communication partners in conversations. The study explored influences on conversational participation, considering perceived barriers and facilitators to participation in conversation for people with Parkinson’s. Interviews were conducted with eight dyads, with participants interviewed both jointly and separately (24 interviews). Five themes revealed that conversation appears to be influenced not only by the communication skills of the person with Parkinson’s, but also by factors associated with the communication partner, the complex nature of conversations, the communication environment, and the impact of experience in shaping participation in conversation. Specific barriers and facilitators to conversational participation were identified. This study offers important insight into the lived experience of people with Parkinson’s affected by communication difficulties. The findings support the notion that it is more than simply the communication skills of the person with Parkinson’s that influence conversations. It is important that other factors influencing conversational success should be included in interventions supporting communication for people with Parkinson’s. Full article
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The Impact of PD Check-In, a Model for Supported Self-Managed Maintenance of Speech on the Quality of Life of People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Phase 1 Study
by Ann Finnimore, Deborah Theodoros and Anna Rumbach
Brain Sci. 2022, 12(4), 433; https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci12040433 - 24 Mar 2022
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Quality of life (QoL) for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is diminished by speech and communication changes. The impact of PD Check-In, an intervention for supported self-managed maintenance of speech following LSVT LOUD®, on QoL of people with PD was investigated. [...] Read more.
Quality of life (QoL) for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is diminished by speech and communication changes. The impact of PD Check-In, an intervention for supported self-managed maintenance of speech following LSVT LOUD®, on QoL of people with PD was investigated. Sixteen people with PD and dysarthria completed LSVT LOUD followed by PD Check-Ins up until 24 months post-treatment. Self-rated QoL and voice handicap scales were used to determine the psychosocial and perceived impact of PD Check-In on the speech and voice of people with PD. The perceived impact of PD Check-In on speech and voice was also sought from 15 communication partners (CPs). A significant treatment effect for time was identified for the Dysarthria Impact Profile (DIP), Voice Handicap Index (VHI), and Voice Handicap Index-Partner (VHI-P) (p < 0.05). There was no significant effect for time for the Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39). Planned comparisons of timepoints for DIP, VHI, and VHI-P showed no significant differences (p > 0.01). Comparison of perceived voice handicap by people with PD and CPs revealed no significant differences (p > 0.01). The impact of PD Check-In on QoL of people with PD and CPs for 24 months post-LSVT-LOUD is unclear. Self-reported outcome measures alone do not fully capture changes in QoL in PD. Full article
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