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Perspectives on the Edinburgh study of speech breathing
1National Center for Neurogenic Communication Disorders, University of Arizona, Tucson, USA.
Journal of Speech and Hearing Research
|February 1, 1995
Summary
This study critically reviews the Edinburgh speech breathing research, identifying errors in mechanical data, discrepancies in reporting, and issues with electromyographic interpretation concerning breathing apparatus muscles.
Area of Science:
- Speech Science
- Respiratory Physiology
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Critically examines the foundational Edinburgh study on speech breathing.
- Highlights previous research by Draper, Ladefoged, and Whitteridge (1958, 1959, 1960).
Purpose of the Study:
- To offer critical perspectives on the Edinburgh speech breathing study.
- To identify and analyze specific shortcomings in the original research.
Main Methods:
- Review and critical analysis of published data and statements.
- Examination of electromyographic data acquisition and interpretation.
- Comparison of study findings with existing knowledge on breathing.
Main Results:
- Identified errors in establishing mechanical information for speech breathing.
- Noted discrepancies between presented data and accompanying statements.
- Found counterpredictive features between data and established breathing knowledge.
- Highlighted inadequacies in electromyographic data portrayal and interpretation.
Conclusions:
- The Edinburgh study's findings on speech breathing mechanics and muscle activity require re-evaluation.
- Inconsistencies in data reporting and interpretation limit the study's conclusions.
- Further research is needed to accurately assess muscular contributions to speech breathing.