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  • 1Speech Science, School of Psychology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; University of Auckland Swallowing and Voice Research Laboratory, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

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Task instructions significantly impact Maximum Phonation Time (MPT) measurements in voice assessments. Standardizing instructions, like maximal inhalation before phonation, is crucial for reliable vocal efficiency evaluation.

Keywords:
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  • Voice Disorders Research
  • Clinical Assessment Tools

Background:

  • Maximum Phonation Time (MPT) is a cost-effective clinical tool for assessing voice disorders and treatment outcomes.
  • Concerns exist regarding MPT's reliability, comparability, and the influence of task instructions.
  • Limited research has explored how varying instructions affect MPT performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of systematically varying task instructions on Maximum Phonation Time (MPT) measurements.
  • To determine which aerodynamic parameters are influenced by different MPT task instructions.
  • To provide recommendations for standardizing MPT assessment procedures.

Main Methods:

  • 21 healthy volunteers performed MPT tasks under varied instructions.
  • Phonation time, inspiratory/expiratory volumes, airflow, and inspiratory duration were measured using the Phonatory Aerodynamic System.
  • Statistical analyses included Friedman's χ² and Spearman's rho correlations.

Main Results:

  • A significant effect of task instructions on MPT duration was observed (χ² = 97.81, P < 0.0001).
  • Inspiratory duration, inspiratory volume, and inspiratory-expiratory volume difference varied significantly with instructions.
  • Airflow remained consistent across instructions; MPT correlated linearly with expiratory volume/airflow ratio.

Conclusions:

  • Instructional variations significantly affect MPT, potentially hindering accurate vocal efficiency assessment.
  • Standardizing instructions, such as maximal inhalation followed by complete exhalation, may mitigate these effects.
  • Further research is needed to standardize voice assessment procedures and MPT instructions for clinical and research use.