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Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) may potentially be of significant practical
value to patients in advanced stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and
locked-in syndrome for whom conventional augmentative and alternative
communication (AAC) systems, which require some measure of consistent voluntary
muscle control, are not satisfactory options. However, BCIs have primarily been
used for communication in laboratory research settings. This article discusses 4
critical issues that should be addressed as BCIs are translated out of laboratory
settings to become fully functional BCI/AAC systems that may be implemented
clinically. These issues include (1) identification of primary, secondary, and
tertiary system features; (2) integrating BCI/AAC systems in the World Health
Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
framework; (3) implementing language-based assessment and intervention; and (4)
performance measurement. A clinical demonstration project is presented as an
example of research beginning to address these critical issues.
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