Augmentative and alternative communication device with eye tracking (TOBII) in language and motor speech disorders
Macchiavello D, Pichon-Riviere A, Augustovski F, García Martí S, Alcaraz A, Bardach A, Ciapponi A, López A, Rey-Ares, L
Record ID 32016000901
Spanish
Authors' recommendations:
There is evidence of low methodological quality, assessing the use of eye tracking devices as augmentative and alternative communication in patients with language and motor speech disorders. The evidence reviewed did not show this technology is effective or better than other methods in improving communication. Some qualitative studies showed these devices could ease communication in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, but these studies were conducted in few patients, with short-term follow up and had methodological limitations. No evidence was found on the effectiveness for other disorders, or studies comparing the Tobii device and other eye tracking devices.
Among the reviewed clinical practice guidelines, only the British Guideline on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and motor neuron disease mentions it as an alternative to be considered. The coverage policies assessed do not cover it.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2016
URL for published report:
www.iecs.org.ar/home-ets/
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Argentina
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Communication Disorders
- Language
- Language Development Disorders
- Speech Disorders
Contact
Organisation Name:
Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy
Contact Address:
Dr. Emilio Ravignani 2024, Buenos Aires - Argentina, C1414 CABA
Contact Name:
info@iecs.org.ar
Contact Email:
info@iecs.org.ar
Copyright:
Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS)
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