Beukelman D R, Kraft G H, Freal J
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1985 Oct;66(10):675-7.
The purpose of this study was to survey individuals with multiple sclerosis to determine (1) the presence and severity of their expressive communication disorders, (2) the extent expressive communication problems interfere with employment, and (3) the frequency of using communication augmentation equipment. An eight-page questionnaire was distributed to 656 persons diagnosed as having multiple sclerosis, who returned completed questionnaires. Twenty-three percent of the total sample reported the presence of "speech or other communication problems." Four percent of the total sample indicated that strangers were unable to understand them. Of this group 28.8% reported that they used communication augmentation equipment.
本研究的目的是对多发性硬化症患者进行调查，以确定：（1）他们表达性交流障碍的存在情况及严重程度；（2）表达性交流问题对就业的干扰程度；（3）使用交流辅助设备的频率。一份八页的问卷被分发给656名被诊断患有多发性硬化症的人，他们返还了填好的问卷。总样本中有23%的人报告存在“言语或其他交流问题”。总样本中有4%的人表示陌生人无法理解他们。在这一组中，28.8%的人报告说他们使用了交流辅助设备。
