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Targeted Training of Ultrasonic Vocalizations in Aged and Parkinsonian Rats
Published on: August 8, 2011
[Vocal rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson disease: interfering factors]
Denise Navarro Silveira1, Alcione Ghedini Brasolotto
1Especialista em Voz pelo Consello Federal de Fonoaudiologia. de.navarro@ig.com.br
Background:
Vocal rehabilitation of patients with idiopathic Parkinson disease.
Aim:
To describe the interfering factors in the vocal rehabilitation of five individuals with Parkinson disease and to present the modifications in the oral communication.
Method:
Interviews and pre and post vocal treatment assessments were carried out using the Lee Silverman Voice treatment method (LVSTO).
Results:
Articulation improvement was observed, as well as improvements in the vocal loudness and quality, generating satisfaction among the patients and family.
Conclusion:
The analyses of factors that contributed to the therapy process or made it difficult indicate aspects that must be taken into consideration to obtain effective results.
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