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Join us for the official launch of DiMe’s Integrated Evidence Plans (IEP) resources, designed to help you overcome key challenges in evidence generation and commercial adoption of digital health technologies (DHTs)!

Join us for our launch, “Unlocking impact through investment: Building the business case for digital endpoints,” on Mar. 26 at 11 a.m. ET. Learn how new resources support you in measuring ROI and building your business case for digital endpoints.

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Expressive communication

Speech fluency and finding words

The core digital measure of expressive communication assesses speech fluency and word-finding abilities, providing a structured approach for evaluating how ADRD patients communicate verbally.

To incorporate this measure into your work, use the resources below to deepen understanding of communication between ADRD patients and their care partners.

Measure expressive communication

Use this measure in your research to capture essential data on speech patterns, including pauses and word choice accuracy.

Effectively implement the measure

This discussion guide supports the effective implementation of the core set of digital measures of ADRD by offering structured prompts for exploring the expressive communication ontology.

Use it to align your team on best practices, enhance cross-functional understanding, and ensure that each measure captures the unique experiences of ADRD patients and their care partners.