Voice Therapy - A Telehealth Research Study

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Telehealth is the healthcare service provided over the internet. Certain refer to this practice as a telemedicine or tell practice whereas others are more precise using terms like online speech therapy. Whatever you call it, study shows it is a valid technique of providing high-quality therapy of voice for those having a voice disorder.

The American Speech-Language and Hearing Association issued an article in the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology of a study intended to test the efficiency of Telehealth in the treatment of voice disorders. Included in the research were people having vocal nodules, unilateral vocal fold paralysis, edema, and vocal hyperfunction. In all fifty-one people contributed in this study to its conclusion.

Their aim was to measure voice quality, the acoustic study of voice, patient satisfaction and fiber-optic laryngoscopy over perceptual judgments. It was stated that there was no difference in the result measures between traditional speech therapy and Telehealth speech therapy. More, it was stated that 100% reported a positive experience with the Telehealth services, with some saying:"

It is the finest effort of having a one-to-one relationship with the doctor that would else not be available to those of us who serve at sea or away from a medical facility. The program was very helpful and user-friendly."

"The video sessions were just as good. It made it more interesting to see technology playing a part in medical sessions."

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It was renowned that some participants, who were in the group of traditional speech therapy, were forced to withdraw from the research. This was because of the active military duty such as deployments or relocation to a new base or duty station. Some had to withdraw due to their work schedules and two due a medical condition took priority over therapy. It was renowned that if these participants had been in the group of Telehealth, therapy could have continued for these participants. For those with health conditions that took priority, they could have get therapy at home without the stress and strain of going to the clinic. Since therapy is held over the internet, those with work schedules that prohibited them from keeping usual appointments could have also profited from Telehealth as there is no drive time involved. They could have get therapy at home or work if needed. These same profits hold true for military people as well, they could be positioned anywhere and have continued their speech therapy.

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The benefits of Telehealth are abundant. One declared by the authors of this study is that therapy is provided in the patient's least restricting environment. In others words, it is provided in the most realistic setting. Our natural surroundings allow for a more precise representation of our daily lives and this helps stand-in participation of the family members. Others include no driving to the clinic saving time and money, no waiting in the waiting room which also saves  your time and the ability to get therapy anywhere there is an internet connection such person can complete therapy after the work or during their lunch break or at home at their suitability. In addition, they are able to finish activities between sessions helping to promote growth.

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