Writing Blindly in Incomplete Locked-In Syndrome with A Custom-Made Switch-Operated Voice-Scanning Communicator-A Case Report.
interaction/communication competence
locked-in syndrome
motor control accessing
single-switch scanning access
speech impairments
Journal
Brain sciences
ISSN: 2076-3425
Titre abrégé: Brain Sci
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101598646
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
10 Nov 2022
10 Nov 2022
Historique:
received:
14
10
2022
revised:
07
11
2022
accepted:
08
11
2022
entrez:
11
11
2022
pubmed:
12
11
2022
medline:
12
11
2022
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Locked-In Syndrome (LIS) is a rare neurological condition in which patients' ability to move, interact, and communicate is impaired despite their being conscious and awake. After assessing the patient's needs, we developed a customized device for an LIS patient, as the commercial augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices could not be used. A 51-year-old woman with incomplete LIS for 15 years came to our laboratory seeking a communication tool. After excluding the available AAC devices, a careful evaluation led to the creation of a customized device (hardware + software). Two years later, we assessed the patient's satisfaction with the device. A switch-operated voice-scanning communicator, which the patient could control by residual movement of her thumb without seeing the computer screen, was implemented, together with postural strategies. The user and her family were generally satisfied with the customized device, with a top rating for its effectiveness: it fit well the patient's communication needs. Using customized AAC and strategies provides greater opportunities for patients with LIS to resolve their communication problems. Moreover, listening to the patient's and family's needs can help increase the AAC's potential. The presented switch-operated voice-scanning communicator is available for free on request to the authors.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Locked-In Syndrome (LIS) is a rare neurological condition in which patients' ability to move, interact, and communicate is impaired despite their being conscious and awake. After assessing the patient's needs, we developed a customized device for an LIS patient, as the commercial augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices could not be used.
METHODS
METHODS
A 51-year-old woman with incomplete LIS for 15 years came to our laboratory seeking a communication tool. After excluding the available AAC devices, a careful evaluation led to the creation of a customized device (hardware + software). Two years later, we assessed the patient's satisfaction with the device.
RESULTS
RESULTS
A switch-operated voice-scanning communicator, which the patient could control by residual movement of her thumb without seeing the computer screen, was implemented, together with postural strategies. The user and her family were generally satisfied with the customized device, with a top rating for its effectiveness: it fit well the patient's communication needs.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Using customized AAC and strategies provides greater opportunities for patients with LIS to resolve their communication problems. Moreover, listening to the patient's and family's needs can help increase the AAC's potential. The presented switch-operated voice-scanning communicator is available for free on request to the authors.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36358449
pii: brainsci12111523
doi: 10.3390/brainsci12111523
pmc: PMC9688086
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
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