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Effectiveness of Teletherapy in Managing Voice Disorders: A Systematic Review
Maya Varma1, Srikanth Nayak2, Rohini R Rao3
1Department of Speech and Hearing, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576 104 Karnataka India.
Summary
Teletherapy is an effective method for managing voice disorders, comparable to in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to assess its efficacy with specific voice therapy techniques.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Digital Health
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Telerehabilitation is increasingly vital in modern healthcare delivery.
- Voice disorders require effective and accessible management strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the literature on the effectiveness of teletherapy for voice disorder management.
- To assess the feasibility and outcomes of televoice therapy interventions.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus databases.
- PRISMA guidelines were followed, and study quality was assessed using the ROBINS-I tool.
- 12 articles meeting inclusion criteria were reviewed.
Main Results:
- All included studies reported positive outcomes for televoice therapy across various voice measures.
- Teletherapy demonstrated comparable effectiveness to face-to-face therapy.
- Risk of bias in reviewed studies ranged from moderate to serious.
Conclusions:
- Teletherapy presents a feasible alternative for managing voice disorders.
- Further investigation is required to understand teletherapy's effectiveness with diverse voice therapy techniques.
- More research is needed on applying specific voice therapy techniques via telepractice.
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