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The voice use reduction program.

Anita van der Merwe¹

¹Department of Communication Pathology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa. anita.vandermerwe@up.ac.za

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology

|September 2, 2004

Summary

This study introduces the Voice Use Reduction (VUR) Program, a structured behavior modification approach for clients with voice disorders. The VUR Program offers guidelines for managing daily and weekly voice usage to aid in voice disorder treatment.

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Area of Science:

Speech-Language Pathology
Behavioral Therapy
Voice Disorders Treatment

Background:

Voice disorders significantly impact communication and quality of life.
Current treatment approaches often require structured methods to modify vocal behaviors.
Client adherence to voice use modification is crucial for therapeutic success.

Observation:

The Voice Use Reduction (VUR) Program was developed as a structured behavioral modification strategy.
The program categorizes voice use situations and assigns units for daily/weekly tracking.
It offers tiered reduction levels: severe, moderate, and low voice use.

Findings:

The VUR Program provides a systematic framework for quantifying and limiting voice use.
Case examples demonstrate the practical application of the VUR Program in clinical settings.
An evaluation by students with vocal nodules indicated the program's applicability.

Implications:

The VUR Program offers a novel, structured approach to voice use management in voice therapy.
This method can potentially enhance treatment efficacy for various voice disorders.
Further research can explore broader applications and long-term outcomes of the VUR Program.

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