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The Vocal Hygiene Treatment Programs for Singers: A Systematic Review.
Soheila Saeedi1, Kowsar Baghban2, Mohammad-Sadegh Seifpanahi3
1Department of Health Information Technology, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation
|December 5, 2023
Summary
Voice health education, including hydration and vocal hygiene instruction, significantly improves singers' vocal health. These interventions enhance parameters like phonation time and reduce vocal breaks, supporting long-term vocal performance.
Area of Science:
- Vocal health and performance science.
- Music performance and pedagogy.
Background:
- Professional singers require specialized voice care to maintain vocal health and performance longevity.
- Vocal hygiene practices are crucial for preventing vocal pathologies and ensuring optimal vocal function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the effectiveness of voice health education interventions for singers.
- To evaluate vocal hygiene treatment programs specifically for professional voice users.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review adhering to Preferred Reporting Items on Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.
- Searches conducted across major scientific databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, Cochrane Library).
- Quality assessment of four selected studies using the Effective Public Health Practice Project tool.
Main Results:
- Four studies using pretest-posttest designs were analyzed.
- Interventions included hydration (2 studies) and vocal hygiene instruction (2 studies).
- Significant improvements observed in maximum phonation time, intensity, Dysphonia Severity Index, and reduced daily vocal breaks.
Conclusions:
- Vocal hygiene treatment programs are effective in improving singers' vocal health parameters.
- Evidence supports the importance of tailored voice health education for professional singers.
- Further research with larger sample sizes is needed due to limitations in current studies.
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