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Speech-Language and Occupational Therapy using '3-M' approach

Summary

The mobile application was implemented using an innovative '3-M' (Motivate, Manage, Monitor) framework to improve the home practice for a young patients, aged 6-9 years old. With this framework, most problems associated with worksheets for home practice will be addressed. Such as the difficulty in monitoring what is done or not done at home. The speech-language therapists will use the mobile application to motivate the children with novelty questions, to manage their learning process and monitor their treatment performance. The outcome will allow the therapists to focus primarily on quality delivery of the treatment plan. The implementation of solution can also be easily adapted and implemented by other healthcare institutions.

Technology Benefits

The clinical results showed that a more engaged and successful home practice had a significant impact on the patient's developmental learning. With the increase of engagement in home practice using mobile applications, the patient's progress in therapy had also significantly improved. Hence, the total number of direct therapy sessions could potentially be reduced, depending on the progress. This also leads to tangible cost saving of up to 40% for each patient compared to a full cycle of therapy sessions.

Technology Application

The solution is a software-based product and it can be downloaded and installed on a mobile device. It may be used by the children rehabilitation centers or clinics to address speech-language and occupational difficulties. 

Detailed Technology Description

This solution is an iOS mobile application designed for young patients (6-9 years old) undergoing speech-language therapy, using the '3-M' (Motivate, Manage, Monitor) framework.The mobile application provides localized content and endorsed by speech-language therapists, having been specially designed in close collaboration with experts in speech-language. The content developed is in line with international standards in the field of speech-language.The mobile application enables the therapist to monitor and manage the home practice.It is an effective tool to enhance phonological language learning experience for the patients.The mobile application offers novelty questions and 'step-down' to motivate and engage learners.

Application Date

11-Aug-2015

ID No.

TO18296

Country/Region

Singapore