HiCommunication as a novel speech and communication treatment for Parkinson's disease: A feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Speech and communication problems are common in Parkinson's disease (PD) and can result in social withdrawal and reduced quality of life. Intervention may improve symptoms but transfer and maintenance remain challenging for many. Access to treatment may also be limited. Group intervention incorporating principles for experience-dependent plasticity may address these challenges. The aim of this study was to develop and study feasibility aspects of a new intervention program for group training of speech and communication in people with PD.

Materials & methods

Development and content of the program called HiCommunication is described. Core target areas are voice, articulation, word-finding and memory. Five participants with mild-moderate PD completed this feasibili

SUBMITTER: Schalling E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8213924 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature