Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Karen Hegland"
- Karen Hegland's recent research focuses on addressing disparities in healthcare outcomes, particularly in post-stroke aphasia and dysphagia, as well as exploring therapeutic interventions for swallowing and speech disorders related to neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.
- A notable study investigates the efficacy of responsive versus continuous deep brain stimulation in improving speech-related side effects in patients with essential tremor, aiming to enhance treatment outcomes regarding tremor suppression and communication clarity.
- Hegland's work also emphasizes the importance of practical assessments in speech-language pathology, including the evaluation of cough and swallow functions post-lung transplantation, and highlights the need for training programs to improve clinical cough assessment among practicing speech-language pathologists.
