A5002043077- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Phonetics and Phonology Research
- Stuttering Research and Treatment
- Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
- Language Development and Disorders
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Speech Recognition and Synthesis
- Speech and Audio Processing
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Action Observation and Synchronization
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Music and Audio Processing
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- DNA Repair Mechanisms
- Text Readability and Simplification
- linguistics and terminology studies
University of Strathclyde
2016-2025
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2023
University of Sheffield
2023
Health Strat (Kenya)
2022
Manchester Metropolitan University
2022
Google (United States)
2012-2013
Automatically detecting pathological voice disorders such as vocal cord paralysis or Reinke's edema is a challenging and important medical classification problem.While deep learning techniques have achieved significant progress in the speech recognition field there has been less research work area of detection.A novel system for detection using convolutional neural network (CNN) basic architecture presented this work.The uses spectrograms normal recordings input to network.Initially...
Abstract Objectives Head and neck cancer (HNC) diagnosis through the 2‐week wait, urgent suspicion of (USOC) pathway has failed to increase early detection rates in UK. A head risk calculator (HaNC‐RC) previously been designed aid referral high‐risk patients USOC clinics (predictive power: 77%). Our aim was refine HaNC‐RC its prediction potential. Design Following sample size calculation, prospective data collection statistical analysis criteria outcomes. Setting Large tertiary care centre...
Acoustic analysis using signal processing tools can be used to extract voice features distinguish whether a is pathological or healthy. The proposed work uses spectrogram of recordings from database as the input Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for automatic feature extraction and classification disordered normal voice. novel classifier achieved 88.5%, 66.2% 77.0% accuracy on training, validation testing data set respectively 482 organic dysphonia speech files. It reveals that algorithm...
• We investigated speech rhythm in people with Parkinson's Disease (PwPD) and controls. Even mildly affected PwPD differed from controls their rhythmic performance. showed less difference between reading spontaneous speech. Spontaneous highlighted more differences speakers than reading. DDK performance did not relate to behaviour connected
Abstract Background Individuals with Friedreich ataxia (FRDA) can find it difficult to access specialized clinical care. To facilitate best practice in delivering healthcare for FRDA, management guidelines (CMGs) were developed 2014. However, the lack of high-certainty evidence and inadequacy accepted metrics measure health status continues present challenges FRDA other rare diseases. overcome these challenges, Grading Recommendations Assessment Evaluation (GRADE) framework diseases by...
Dysarthria is a common post-stroke presentation. Its management falls within the remit of speech and language therapy profession. Little controlled evaluation effects intervention for dysarthria in stroke has been reported.The study aimed to determine period behavioural communication on effectiveness intelligibility, disorder's impact person with dysarthria.Eight people following received individually tailored programmes 16 sessions during an 8-week period. Conversation, reading aloud...
<title>Abstract</title> Speech problems are an early feature of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). They can lead to social withdrawal and have significant impact on people’s quality life. There is a considerable lack clinical trials clinicians guidance how best support this population. This project aimed establish the feasibility acceptability novel treatment approach, ClearSpeechTogether, in patients with cerebellar variant MSA (MSA-C), pilot RCT comparing standard NHS provision. We recruited...
Communication problems are a frequent symptom for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) which can have significant impact on their quality-of-life. Deciding the right management approach be problematic though, as, exception of LSVT®, very few studies been published demonstrating effectiveness treatment techniques. The aim this study was to compare traditional rate reduction methods altered auditory feedback (AAF) respect reduce speech and improve intelligibility in speakers PD. Ten...
Abstract Background There is increasing recognition of the impact that dementia has upon swallowing and at mealtimes, significant effect this can have on people with dementia's health well‐being. However, there remains a paucity evidence for assessment intervention practices dysphagia mealtime difficulties. Furthermore, limited understanding how speech language therapists (SLTs) support these dementia‐related issues what are barriers facilitators to practice. Further research therefore...
Methods:We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and quasi experimental studies, using the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology reviewing PRISMA-P guidelines.Results: We identified 23 interventions that showed positive effects on one or more following psychosocial outcomes: depression, anxiety, fatigue, (health related) quality life, hope, (societal) participation.Interventions shown to be effective these outcomes focused at least components: prevention risk factors,...
Disordered speech can present with rhythmic problems, impacting on an individual's ability to communicate. Effective treatment relies the availability of sensitive methods characterize problem. Rhythm metrics based segmental durations originally designed for cross-linguistic research have potential provide such information. However, these measures may be associated problems that impact their clinical usefulness. This paper aims address perceptual validity as indicators disorder. Speakers...
Abstract Communication difficulties have considerable impact on people with progressive ataxia, yet there are currently no evidence-based treatments. LSVT LOUD® focuses the production of healthy vocal loudness whilst also improving breath support, quality, and articulation in participating patients. This study aimed to investigate whether Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD®) can improve communication effectiveness these We performed a rater-blinded, single-arm investigating treatment...
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background: </ns4:bold>Progressive ataxias are complex disorders that result in a wide variety of symptoms. Whilst we currently have relatively good understanding the spectrum symptoms associated with various types ataxia, and their progression over time, impact on person ataxia is less well understood. In addition, little known about how carers, friends relatives affected by them. This paper aims to provide information presence medical day-to-day challenges people...
Background: Visual articulatory models can be used for visualizing vocal tract speech movements. This information may helpful in pronunciation training or therapy of disorders. Method: For testing this hypothesis, recognition rates were quantified mute animations vocalic and consonantal movements generated by a 2D 3D visual model. The visually based sound test (mimicry test) was performed two groups eight children (five to years old) matched age sex. asked mimic the produced movement...
Purpose The autosegmental–metrical (AM) framework represents an established methodology for intonational analysis in unimpaired speaker populations but has found little application describing intonation motor speech disorders (MSDs). This study compared the patterns of participants (CON) and those with Parkinson’s disease (PD), ataxic dysarthria (AT), foreign accent syndrome (FAS) to evaluate approach’s potential distinguishing types MSDs from each other speech. Method Spontaneous 8 PD, AT,...