Voice-Assisted Technology for People With Parkinson's Disease Experiencing Speech and Voice Difficulties: Co-Designing Solutions Using Design Thinking

Smart speakers could enhance accessibility, therapy engagement, and long-term speech outcomes, offering scalable, cost-effective solutions to support SLT services, patient independence, and reduced service demand. Smart speaker solutions with a SLT focus enable PwPD to self-manage speech and voice difficulties at home and reinforce therapy gains between clinic visits. Co-designed with users, these prototypes are intended to address health disparities and relieve pressure on SLT services, offering a scalable and sustainable solution that enhances efficiency and supports ongoing rehabilitation within health care systems.