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    Background:

    • Stuttering is characterized by variability in frequency across different speaking situations.
    • Understanding this variability is crucial for effective clinical practice and research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the variability of stuttering frequency in adults who stutter.
    • To apply statistical process control charts to analyze stuttering frequency data.

    Main Methods:

    • Ten adults who stutter participated in the study.
    • Percentage of syllables stuttered (%SS) was measured across various speaking activities over a 12-hour period.
    • Individual %SS data were plotted on control charts.

    Main Results:

    • All participants exhibited significant variation in their mean stuttering frequency.
    • Half of the participants' %SS scores indicated unpredictable, out-of-control systems on control charts.
    • Self-rated stuttering severity and communication satisfaction correlated with exceeding control limits.

    Conclusions:

    • Control charts offer a valuable method for studying stuttering variability (%SS).
    • Practical challenges in applying control charts were identified and discussed.
    • Addressing these challenges can enhance the planning, execution, and evaluation of stuttering treatments.