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Consistency in clinicians' and clients' behavior in voice therapy: an exploratory study
1Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington 47405.
Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation
|December 1, 1993
Summary
This study found voice therapy sessions showed inconsistent clinician behaviors, especially in pacing. However, clinician traits like favorability were rated consistently across sessions.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Voice therapy is a key intervention for speech disorders.
- Understanding clinician behavior consistency is crucial for effective therapy delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the consistency of clinician behaviors during voice therapy sessions.
- To examine the relationship between clinician and client behavior ratings.
Main Methods:
- Seven clinicians were observed with two clients each.
- Experienced evaluators used the Adjective Checklist and semantic differential scales for ratings.
Main Results:
- Six out of ten therapy aspects demonstrated relative inconsistency.
- Therapy pace emerged as the least stable aspect observed.
- Ratings of individual clinician traits, such as favorability, were the most stable.
Conclusions:
- Clinician behavior in voice therapy can be inconsistent, particularly regarding session pacing.
- Focusing on stable clinician traits may enhance therapy predictability and effectiveness.