Publications by authors named "Kirsi Hollo"
J Commun Disord
November 2017
Article Synopsis
- - The study examined cranial nerve symptoms and communication effectiveness in 30 Finnish patients with diagnosed or suspected amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) during their initial visit to a speech-language pathologist.
- - Results indicated that participants with suspected ALS experienced greater deterioration in soft palate function and had a slower speech rate compared to those with diagnosed ALS, highlighting differences in communicative effectiveness between the two groups.
- - The findings suggest that patients with bulbar-onset ALS, particularly those in the suspected category, are at risk for diagnostic delays, emphasizing the need for early speech therapy interventions as soon as bulbar symptoms present.
