Treatment of Voice Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
who conducts an assessment?
A
otorhinolaryngologist (ENT)
2
Q
what is assessed?
A
- nasal resonance
- pitch
- jitter
- shimmer
- intensity
- voice onset time
3
Q
what are 2 approaches used (sometimes together) in therapy for voice disorders?
A
-improve vocal hygiene (using the voice in a healthy manner)
-voicing strateges
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4
Q
ways to improve vocal hygiene
A
- change situations where the voice is used inappropriately
- change the way the voice is used in those situations
- improve hydrations, reduce or stop smoking
5
Q
strategies for vocal use
A
- easy onset voicing
- eliminate hard glottal attack
- improve breath support
6
Q
easy onset voicing
A
-less pressure and strain when voicing begins
7
Q
how do we improve breath support
A
- more air, less strain
- feel tension in mms
- auditory feedback
8
Q
types of breath support
A
a abdominal breathing (best)
b thoracic breathing (2nd best)
c clavicular breathing (bad)
9
Q
psychological factors that can limit the success of therapy
A
- motivation for change
- difficulty in changing habitual behaviors
- limits of changes to environment and situational factors
