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: Received: 29 October 2022 / Approved: 2 November 2022 / Online: 2 November 2022 (06:10:30 CET)
How to cite:
Rötz, W.; Eichler, T.; Kim, R.; Sudhoff, H.; Todt, I. Overcoming the Language Barrier in Hearing-Speech Rehabilitation Using Multilingual Conversational Applications. Preprints2022, 2022110047. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202211.0047.v1
Rötz, W.; Eichler, T.; Kim, R.; Sudhoff, H.; Todt, I. Overcoming the Language Barrier in Hearing-Speech Rehabilitation Using Multilingual Conversational Applications. Preprints 2022, 2022110047. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202211.0047.v1
Rötz, W.; Eichler, T.; Kim, R.; Sudhoff, H.; Todt, I. Overcoming the Language Barrier in Hearing-Speech Rehabilitation Using Multilingual Conversational Applications. Preprints2022, 2022110047. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202211.0047.v1
APA Style
Rötz, W., Eichler, T., Kim, R., Sudhoff, H., & Todt, I. (2022). Overcoming the Language Barrier in Hearing-Speech Rehabilitation Using Multilingual Conversational Applications. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202211.0047.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Rötz, W., Holger Sudhoff and Ingo Todt. 2022 "Overcoming the Language Barrier in Hearing-Speech Rehabilitation Using Multilingual Conversational Applications" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202211.0047.v1
Abstract
Background: In order to achieve the best possible hearing and understanding with a cochlear implant (CI), regular hearing speech therapy treatment is necessary after implantation. This treatment should also be accessible to the growing proportion of hearing-impaired people with a migration background. This requires an alternative to therapy in the therapist's native language. The aim of this study was to evaluate six multilingual conversation applications with regard to their usefulness for therapy. Material and Methods: The six most commonly used applications were reviewed in terms of accuracy of content and grammatical translation, as well as pronunciation for English, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, and Russian by native speakers. The number of available languages, availability, cost, and additional features were also analyzed. The accuracy of the content and grammatical translation as well as the pronunciation were statistically evaluated, and the differences were highlighted. The results of the different applications were compared with the performance of a native speaker. Results: All applications tested differed significantly from the native speaker level, with Google Translator showing the closest approximation to the native speaker level. All apps offer translations for multiple languages and, with exceptions, are available in both app stores. Furthermore, all apps have additional therapist-facilitating features. Conclusion: Multilingual conversation apps can make speech therapy in a foreign language much easier when used with patients. An adaptation of the software to the specific requirements of a hearing speech therapy is necessary to achieve a linguistic level that corresponds to the native language of the therapist and to enable an easy use in the therapy.
Keywords
hearing therpy; speech therapy; cochlea implant; digital application
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Otolaryngology
Copyright:
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