Dysarthria Assessment Across Spain: A Survey Study of Tools, Practices, and Needs

What is already known on this subject Effective dysarthria assessment requires precise, standardised tools to inform diagnosis and intervention. While different tools are available internationally, they are mostly in English, with a few culturally adapted versions. This study was needed to address the lack of adapted tools for Spanish-speaking clinicians, as this gap may affect diagnostic accuracy in Spain. What this paper adds to the existing knowledge Our study reveals that Spanish SLPs predominantly rely on informal tools to assess dysarthria due to the absence of culturally and linguistically adapted standardised instruments. This study provides detailed insights into the challenges SLPs face in Spain, the tools they currently use, and their perspectives on necessary resources to improve dysarthria assessment practices. What are the potential or actual clinical implications for this work? These findings underscore the need for developing culturally and linguistically validated dysarthria assessment tools for Spanish-speaking SLPs, which would support more consistent and accurate diagnoses, ultimately benefiting patients' clinical outcomes across Spain.