Voice Assessment - TEAM!

Question 1

Medical evaluation essential before SLP therapy

Answer 1

1. Indirect laryngoscopy
2. Radiological procedures
3. Endoscopy (oral or nasal)
4. Biopsy

Question 2

SLP role

Answer 2

1. Case history for vocal habits, use of substances
2. Perceptual evaluation-count
3. Evaluation of muscular tension, variability of symptoms, and type/frequency of abusive behaviors
4. Instrumentation
5. Overview of management approaches

Question 3

Instrumentation

Answer 3

1. Can help with evaluation of pitch and resonance
2. Can provide objective measures by which to evaluate treatment effectiveness
3. Direct and indirect scope

Question 4

Overview of management approaches

Answer 4

1. Voice therapy surgical intervention
2. Psychological/psychiatric counseling
3. Drug treatments
4. Combination of the above