A Review of Voice Disorders in School-Aged Children
Marissa Campano1, Steven R Cox1, Lori Caniano1
1Adelphi University, Garden City, New York.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to review literature concerning voice disorders in school-aged children.
Study Design:
Integrative review.
Materials And Methods:
A database search was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, Academic Search Complete, CINAHL Complete, and Medline. All records included in this review were peer-reviewed journal articles that discussed voice disorders in children, conducted in the United States or Canada, written in English, and published between 2009 and 2019.
Results:
Database searching identified 1,771 records and 551 duplicates were removed. A total of 1,220 records were screened and 949 records were excluded. Two hundred and seventy-one full-text records were screened and 12 records met inclusion criteria. Vocal fold nodules were the most commonly reported vocal fold pathology. The Consensus Auditory Perceptual Evaluation of Voice and endoscopy were the most commonly reported assessments. However, variations in practice patterns and access to voice services may exist.
Conclusions:
The findings highlight that school-aged children may face barriers in accessing voice services. As a result, continued analyses of the potential barriers that hinder identification and treatment of voice disorders in this population appear warranted.
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