An international survey finds speech and swallow measures are vital for ALS, highlighting the need for digital solutions.
SLTs want better measurement instruments for speech and swallow in ALS. They regarded technologies including remote monitoring incorporating digital PROMs as useful. Outcomes reflecting communication and swallow functional success level were deemed most useful. These survey findings can inform the selection of digital speech and swallow outcomes for ALS.
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