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Patient perceptions of voice therapy adherence
Eva van Leer1, Nadine P Connor
1Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53792, USA. vanleer@surgery.wisc.edu
Patient insights into voice therapy reveal challenges and motivators. Understanding patient beliefs is key to improving adherence and developing effective behavioral voice therapy strategies.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Behavioral Psychology
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Patient perspectives on behavioral voice therapy and treatment adherence are not well-documented.
- Patient beliefs significantly influence adherence to behavioral interventions.
- Understanding patient experiences is crucial for enhancing voice therapy outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore patient perspectives on voice therapy, focusing on treatment adherence.
- To identify themes related to patient experiences with voice therapy.
- To inform the development of strategies for improving adherence in voice therapy.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis of interviews with fifteen patients undergoing voice therapy.
- Exploration of patient beliefs and experiences regarding voice therapy adherence.
- Comparison of findings with other behavioral interventions and behavior change models.
Main Results:
- Three primary themes emerged: 'Voice Therapy is Hard,' 'Make it Happen,' and 'The Match Matters.'
- Patient perspectives highlight the difficulty of voice therapy and the importance of personal motivation and therapeutic alliance.
- Findings suggest patient beliefs are central to adherence in voice therapy.
Conclusions:
- Patient perspectives are integral to understanding and improving voice therapy adherence.
- Identifying key themes can guide the development of adherence-related measurement scales.
- Strategies informed by patient experiences may enhance treatment adherence and outcomes in voice therapy.
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