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Estella P-M Ma1, Edwin M-L Yiu, Katherine Verdolini Abbott
1Centre for Communication Disorders, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China. estella.ma@hku.hk
Seminars in Speech and Language
|October 16, 2007
Summary
This article explains how the World Health Organization
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation medicine
- Speech-language pathology
- Health sciences
Background:
- Voice disorders significantly impact individuals' quality of life.
- Existing frameworks may not fully capture the multifaceted consequences of voice disorders.
Observation:
- The ICF framework, comprising Body Functions, Body Structures, Activities and Participation, and Contextual Factors, can be effectively applied to voice disorders.
- Assessment and treatment strategies for voice disorders can be structured using the ICF model.
- A case study demonstrates the ICF's utility in guiding voice disorder rehabilitation.
Findings:
- The ICF provides a standardized language to describe the impact of voice disorders across various life domains.
- Integrating the ICF enhances the systematic assessment and personalized treatment planning for individuals with voice disorders.
- The ICF framework facilitates a holistic understanding of voice disorder consequences and rehabilitation progress.
Implications:
- Adoption of the ICF can improve communication and consistency in the assessment and management of voice disorders.
- This approach supports patient-centered care by considering environmental and personal factors.
- The ICF framework can guide research and policy development related to voice disorders and their management.
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