A perceptual analysis of dysarthria following cranial trauma
Auzou, P.; Kouadio, V.; Rigaux, P.; Ozsancak, C.
Revue Neurologique (Paris) 163(12): 1200-1208
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-3787 PMID: 18355467 Document Number: 608395
Introduction. Dysarthria is a frequent cause of handicap for patients with traumatic brain injury. Clinical assessment and quantification of the disorder is necessary before treatment. Methods. We report a perceptual analysis of speech in a population of 18 patients with traumatic brain injury, in comparison with 18 control subjects. Evaluation was provided with a 33-item clinical scale. Results. Interjuge reliability was good. Speech analysis distinguished controls from patients. Main perceptual deviances were impairment of naturalness, prosodic and phonetic disturbances.