โก Quick Summary
This study explores the potential of the ChatGPT-4.0 AI bot in supporting speech-language pathologists (SLPs) by evaluating its accuracy, comprehensiveness, and relevance in various clinical tasks. The findings suggest that ChatGPT-4.0 can significantly assist in report writing and clinical decision support, although further research is needed for therapy planning tasks.
๐ Key Details
- ๐ฉโโ๏ธ Participants: 15 practicing speech-language pathologists
- ๐ Areas evaluated: Report writing, assessment material generation, clinical decision support, therapy stimulus generation, therapy planning, and client/family training material generation
- ๐ Disorders covered: Speech sound disorders, motor speech disorders, aphasia, stuttering, childhood language disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders
- ๐ Evaluation method: Three-point Likert-type scale for accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness
๐ Key Takeaways
- ๐ค ChatGPT-4.0 demonstrated high accuracy and relevance in tasks like report writing and clinical decision support.
- ๐ Variability was noted in therapy stimulus generation and therapy planning, indicating room for improvement.
- ๐ก AI integration could enhance the efficiency of therapeutic processes in speech-language pathology.
- ๐ฌ Further research is essential to address limitations in specific therapy-related tasks.
- ๐ The study highlights the potential of AI tools to support SLPs in their clinical practice.
๐ Background
Speech-language pathology is a vital field that addresses various communication and swallowing disorders. As technology advances, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT-4.0 presents an exciting opportunity to enhance the capabilities of speech-language pathologists. This study aims to assess how effectively AI can assist in clinical tasks, potentially transforming the landscape of speech-language therapy.
๐๏ธ Study
Conducted as a cross-sectional descriptive study, this research involved 15 practicing SLPs who evaluated the responses of ChatGPT-4.0 to specific queries across six core areas relevant to their practice. The prompts were designed to cover a wide range of speech and language disorders, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of the AI’s capabilities.
๐ Results
The results indicated that ChatGPT-4.0 performed with predominantly high levels of accuracy, comprehensiveness, and relevance, particularly in tasks such as report writing and clinical decision support. However, tasks related to therapy stimulus generation and therapy planning exhibited more variability, with medium to high accuracy levels noted.
๐ Impact and Implications
The findings of this study suggest that integrating AI technologies like ChatGPT-4.0 into speech-language pathology could significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of therapeutic processes. By assisting SLPs with routine tasks, AI can free up valuable time for clinicians to focus on direct patient care, ultimately enhancing the quality of therapy provided to clients.
๐ฎ Conclusion
This study highlights the promising role of ChatGPT-4.0 in supporting speech-language pathologists across various professional tasks. While the AI shows great potential, particularly in report writing and clinical decision support, further research is necessary to refine its capabilities in therapy planning and stimulus generation. The future of speech-language pathology may very well be enhanced by the thoughtful integration of AI technologies.
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Is there any room for ChatGPT AI bot in speech-language pathology?
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study investigates the potential of the ChatGPT-4.0 artificial intelligence bot to assist speech-language pathologists (SLPs) by assessing its accuracy, comprehensiveness, and relevance in various tasks related to speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
METHOD: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, 15 practicing SLPs evaluated ChatGPT-4.0’s responses to task-specific queries across six core areas: report writing, assessment material generation, clinical decision support, therapy stimulus generation, therapy planning, and client/family training material generation. English prompts were created in seven areas: speech sound disorders, motor speech disorders, aphasia, stuttering, childhood language disorders, voice disorders, and swallowing disorders. These prompts were entered into ChatGPT-4.0, and its responses were evaluated. Using a three-point Likert-type scale, participants rated each response for accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness based on clinical expectations and their professional judgment.
RESULTS: The study revealed that ChatGPT-4.0 performed with predominantly high accuracy, comprehensiveness, and relevance in tasks related to speech and language disorders. High accuracy, comprehensiveness, and relevance levels were observed in report writing, clinical decision support, and creating education material. However, tasks such as creating therapy stimuli and therapy planning showed more variation with medium and high accuracy levels.
CONCLUSIONS: ChatGPT-4.0 shows promise in assisting SLPs with various professional tasks, particularly report writing, clinical decision support, and education material creation. However, further research is needed to address its limitations in therapy stimulus generation and therapy planning to improve its usability in clinical practice. Integrating AI technologies such as ChatGPT could improve the efficiency and effectiveness of therapeutic processes in speech-language pathology.
Author: [‘Birol NY’, ‘รiftci HB’, ‘Yฤฑlmaz A’, ‘รaฤlayan A’, ‘Alkan F’]
Journal: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
Citation: Birol NY, et al. Is there any room for ChatGPT AI bot in speech-language pathology?. Is there any room for ChatGPT AI bot in speech-language pathology?. 2025; (unknown volume):(unknown pages). doi: 10.1007/s00405-025-09295-y