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[A vocal treatment plan for voice disorders after phonosurgery--a preliminary study]
1Department of Otolaryngology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Changgeng Yi Xue Za Zhi
|June 1, 1994
Summary
Post-phono-surgery voice rehabilitation programs, including voice rest, hygiene, and therapy, improved persistent voice disorders in twenty-five subjects. These tailored vocal rehabilitation strategies enhance surgical outcomes for benign vocal pathology.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Context:
- Persistent voice disorders after phonosurgery for benign vocal pathology present significant challenges.
- Postoperative voice quality is often characterized by hoarseness, low pitch, reduced loudness, or effortful phonation.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of three distinct postoperative vocal rehabilitation programs for patients with persistent voice disorders post-phono-surgery.
- To compare the outcomes of voice rest, vocal hygiene, and direct voice therapy interventions.
Summary:
- Twenty-five subjects with persistent postoperative voice disorders were categorized into three rehabilitation groups: voice rest, vocal hygiene, and direct voice therapy.
- Grouping criteria included vocal use, environmental factors, vocal behaviors, and time flexibility.
- Therapy strategies focused on reducing vocal load, lifestyle adjustments, managing environmental pressures, and employing facilitating techniques over a 3-6 month period.
Impact:
- This study provides a holistic approach to voice treatment, aiming to optimize surgical intervention results for benign vocal pathology.
- Findings suggest that tailored vocal rehabilitation programs are crucial for improving voice outcomes after phonosurgery.