Cross-sectional survey identifies gaps in assessment tools among Spanish speech-language pathologists, suggesting a need for culturally adapted resources.
Key Points
Participants reported a heavy reliance on informal assessment tools for dysarthria, which may affect diagnostic accuracy.
Only low usage of patient-reported outcome measures was noted, indicating a need for greater awareness of validated tools.
Speech-language pathologists expressed dissatisfaction with currently available tools for dysarthria assessment.
The findings highlight the urgent need for developing standardized, culturally and linguistically validated assessment instruments.