Dysarthria Assessment Across Spain: A Survey Study of Tools,
Practices, and Needs

J 2025

Dysarthria Assessment Across Spain: A Survey Study of Tools, Practices, and Needs

CALAF, Neus; Jiří MEKYSKA; Jan MUCHA a Marcos FAUNDEZ-ZANUY

Základní údaje

Originální název

Dysarthria Assessment Across Spain: A Survey Study of Tools, Practices, and Needs

Autoři

CALAF, Neus; Jiří MEKYSKA ; Jan MUCHA a Marcos FAUNDEZ-ZANUY

Vydání

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS, HOBOKEN, WILEY, 2025, 1368-2822

Další údaje

Jazyk

angličtina

Typ výsledku

Článek v odborném periodiku

Obor

30103 Neurosciences

Stát vydavatele

Spojené státy

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Odkazy

URL

Impakt faktor

Impact factor: 2.100 v roce 2024

Označené pro přenos do RIV

Ano

Kód RIV

RIV/00216224:14740/25:00143906

Organizační jednotka

Středoevropský technologický institut

Klíčová slova anglicky

assessment practices; assessment tools; dysarthria; Spanish-speaking population; tool standardisation; tool validation

Štítky

rivok

Příznaky

Mezinárodní význam, Recenzováno

Změněno: 8. 3. 2026 14:20, Mgr. Eva Dubská

Anotace

V originále

Introduction Dysarthria, a motor speech disorder that has a significant impact on communication, requires precise assessment for accurate diagnosis and intervention. Although internationally recognised assessment tools exist, many are not culturally or linguistically adapted for Spanish-speaking populations. The objective of this study was to investigate how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Spain navigate the lack of appropriate dysarthria assessment tools and identify the additional resources and tools required to enhance evaluation practices.Method This cross-sectional study surveyed 73 licensed SLPs in Spain using a 36-question online questionnaire, collecting data on a broad spectrum of topics, such as clinical experience, dysarthria assessment tools, tasks, and bilingual/multilingual practices. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to identify and highlight the key trends.Results The findings revealed that participants commonly relied on informal tools for dysarthria assessment, with frequent use of linguistically dependent tasks, such as word repetition, loud reading, and sentence repetition, in addition to orofacial motricity. Participants also reported low use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and showed confusion regarding the validation status of the tools they used. Additionally, many expressed dissatisfaction with the current tools, highlighting the lack of comprehensive and culturally adapted instruments.Conclusion This study underscores the urgent need for validated, standardised, culturally and linguistically adapted tools for dysarthria assessment in Spain. The reliance on informal assessments and the combination of multiple tools highlights gaps in current resources. Future efforts should focus on developing comprehensive, adaptable tools that address the full range of dysarthria symptoms and raise awareness about the importance of tool validation to ensure consistent and effective care for Spain's diverse population.WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS What is already known on this subject Effective dysarthria assessment requires precise, standardised tools to inform diagnosis and intervention. While different tools are available internationally, they are mostly in English, with a few culturally adapted versions. This study was needed to address the lack of adapted tools for Spanish-speaking clinicians, as this gap may affect diagnostic accuracy in Spain. What this paper adds to the existing knowledge Our study reveals that Spanish SLPs predominantly rely on informal tools to assess dysarthria due to the absence of culturally and linguistically adapted standardised instruments. This study provides detailed insights into the challenges SLPs face in Spain, the tools they currently use, and their perspectives on necessary resources to improve dysarthria assessment practices. What are the potential or actual clinical implications for this work? These findings underscore the need for developing culturally and linguistically validated dysarthria assessment tools for Spanish-speaking SLPs, which would support more consistent and accurate diagnoses, ultimately benefiting patients' clinical outcomes across Spain.

Návaznosti

EH23_025/0008726, projekt VaV

Název: Celý život s jazykem: povaha a ontogeneze jazykové komunikace (LangInLife)

LX22NPO5107, projekt VaV

Název: Národní ústav pro neurologický výzkum

Investor: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy ČR, Národní ústav pro neurologický výzkum, 5.1 EXCELES

Citovat

CALAF, Neus; Jiří MEKYSKA; Jan MUCHA a Marcos FAUNDEZ-ZANUY. Dysarthria Assessment Across Spain: A Survey Study of Tools, Practices, and Needs. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS. HOBOKEN: WILEY, 2025, roč. 60, č. 5, s. 1-15. ISSN 1368-2822. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.70122.

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N2  - Introduction Dysarthria, a motor speech disorder that has a significant impact on communication, requires precise assessment for accurate diagnosis and intervention. Although internationally recognised assessment tools exist, many are not culturally or linguistically adapted for Spanish-speaking populations. The objective of this study was to investigate how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in Spain navigate the lack of appropriate dysarthria assessment tools and identify the additional resources and tools required to enhance evaluation practices.Method This cross-sectional study surveyed 73 licensed SLPs in Spain using a 36-question online questionnaire, collecting data on a broad spectrum of topics, such as clinical experience, dysarthria assessment tools, tasks, and bilingual/multilingual practices. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to identify and highlight the key trends.Results The findings revealed that participants commonly relied on informal tools for dysarthria assessment, with frequent use of linguistically dependent tasks, such as word repetition, loud reading, and sentence repetition, in addition to orofacial motricity. Participants also reported low use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and showed confusion regarding the validation status of the tools they used. Additionally, many expressed dissatisfaction with the current tools, highlighting the lack of comprehensive and culturally adapted instruments.Conclusion This study underscores the urgent need for validated, standardised, culturally and linguistically adapted tools for dysarthria assessment in Spain. The reliance on informal assessments and the combination of multiple tools highlights gaps in current resources. Future efforts should focus on developing comprehensive, adaptable tools that address the full range of dysarthria symptoms and raise awareness about the importance of tool validation to ensure consistent and effective care for Spain's diverse population.WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS What is already known on this subject Effective dysarthria assessment requires precise, standardised tools to inform diagnosis and intervention. While different tools are available internationally, they are mostly in English, with a few culturally adapted versions. This study was needed to address the lack of adapted tools for Spanish-speaking clinicians, as this gap may affect diagnostic accuracy in Spain. What this paper adds to the existing knowledge Our study reveals that Spanish SLPs predominantly rely on informal tools to assess dysarthria due to the absence of culturally and linguistically adapted standardised instruments. This study provides detailed insights into the challenges SLPs face in Spain, the tools they currently use, and their perspectives on necessary resources to improve dysarthria assessment practices. What are the potential or actual clinical implications for this work? These findings underscore the need for developing culturally and linguistically validated dysarthria assessment tools for Spanish-speaking SLPs, which would support more consistent and accurate diagnoses, ultimately benefiting patients' clinical outcomes across Spain.
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CALAF, Neus; Jiří MEKYSKA; Jan MUCHA a Marcos FAUNDEZ-ZANUY. Dysarthria Assessment Across Spain: A Survey Study of Tools, Practices, and Needs. \textit{INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE \&{}amp; COMMUNICATION DISORDERS}. HOBOKEN: WILEY, 2025, roč.~60, č.~5, s.~1-15. ISSN~1368-2822. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.70122.

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