Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Therapy for Voice Disorders
Course Code
REK_268
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Health care sciences and services
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dace Strautmane
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire the knowledge and practical skills that are necessary for the speech therapy and the profession of Speech therapist on voice disorders in children and adults. Based on a research - based approach, be able to audit and explore the possibilities of voice function, analyze them, and integrate the results to plan voice therapy according to the types of voice disorders and the level of individual functioning of each person within the competence of the Speech therapist. To promote scientific research work within the study course.
Preliminary Knowledge
Normal physiology and neurophysiology. Otolaryngologists for Speech therapist.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• will be able to navigate the voice apparatus structure and to set out the functions of voice formation and characteristics; • will know to name voice acoustic parameters, to tell about their role in the formation of the voice; • will be able to recognize and appreciate the voice disorder etiology and pathogenesis; • will be able to name voice disorder classifications; • be able to formulate and apply voice disorders correction methods and directions; • manages preventive measures to reduces voice disorders.
Skills
1.• will be able to aurally assess the criteria of voice function, within the competence of the audiologist; • will know how to use a correct, evidence-based method of voice therapy, using appropriate supplements; • will be able to explain the importance and basics of voice prevention and hygiene; • will be able to analyze, plan and integrate the results of voice development, improvement and other relevant information to determine intervention goals.
Competences
1.As a result of successful completion of the study course, students will be able to practically use the acquired knowledge and skills in the evaluation of voice function disorders as a primary disease, and also in the planning of treatment of voice disorders as secondary phenomena of other types of diseases. Based on the analysis of the information obtained from the anamnesis and auditory data, while respecting the patient's individual level of functioning, I will plan the goals of my activity and their realization.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work – practical adjustments to the work methods of training and learning, preparation for tests, preparing presentations, independent work with literature on given topics, prepared report. Essey. Clinical case studies. Audio tape analysis. Analysis of a scientific article: intervene in voice disorder. Auditory voice assesment - pair work.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Analyses and research of scientific literature on types of voice disorders or therapies. Multidisciplinary cooperation.
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Examination |
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1. active and successful participation in lectures and practical classes;
2. case studies and evaluation;
3. individual work presentations;
4. the reports about given theme;
5. at the end of the course a written examination.
Study course evalution components: test 40%, essay 20%, case analysis 20%, demonstration of voice therapy methods 20%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Introduction to phonopedia - peculiarities of the structure of the larynx, characteristic sizes and parameters. Voice development in ontogenesis. Voice formation mechanism, acoustic parameters. Concept and history of phonopedia. Phonation breathing.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Breathing as the basis of speech and singing. Ways of breathing. Sound initiation and types. K. Buteiko's breathing method. Voice investigation and auditory assessment. Classification of voice disorders. Terminology and its application. Phonopedic voice therapy, stages of correction.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Functional and organic voice disorders - types, etiology, pathogenesis. Phonopedic therapy. Anatomophysiological features of the voice of children and adolescents. Voice disorders and their most frequent manifestations in representatives of voice professions. Voice hygiene and prevention.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Clinical case management: Functional voice disorders. Determination of phonopedic diagnosis. Demonstration of therapy. Introduction to Sven Smidt's method of accents - theoretical basis, visual material - educational film demonstration.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Analysis of clinical cases: Organic voice disorders. Determination of phonopedic diagnosis. Auditory Voice Assessment. Accent Method (Accent Method by Sven Smidt). Promotion of rhythm, breathing and phonation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Analysis of clinical cases: Organic voice disorders. Determination of phonopedic diagnosis. Auditory Voice Assessment. Accent Method (Accent Method by Sven Smidt). Promotion of rhythm, breathing and phonation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Learning the accent method. Application of the musical instrument djembe (djembe) in voice function restoration therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Learning the accent method. Application of the musical instrument djembe (djembe) in voice function restoration therapy.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
John S. Rubin, Robert T. Sataloff. 2014. Diagnosis and Treatment of Voice Disorders. Gwen S. Korovin. Plural Publishing, Inc.
2.
Kelly Meashey. 2020. The Use of Voice in Music Therapy. Barcelona Publishers
3.
Trinīte, B. Balss un tās traucējumi. LPA: LiePa, 2006. (izdevums akceptējams)
Additional Reading
1.
Silverio, K. C., Goncalves, C. G., Penteado, R. Z., Vieira, T. P., Libardi, A. Actions in Vocal Health: a Proposal for Improving the Vocal Profile of Teachers. Pro fono. 2008; 20: 177-182.
2.
Indirect vs Direct Voice Therapy for Children With Vocal Nodules: A Randomized Clinical. Hartnick, Christopher; Ballif, Catherine; De Guzman, Vanessa; et.al. JAMA otolaryngology - head & neck surgery, 2017, Vol.144 (2), p.156-163
3.
Swallowing Outcomes Following Voice Therapy in Multiple System Atrophy with Dysphagia: Comparison of Treatment Efficacy with Parkinson’s Disease Park, Alyssa; Jang, Su-Jeong; et.al. Dysphagia, 2021, Vol.37 (1), p.198-206
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ABCLOVE: Voice therapy outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer: ABCLOVE Voice Therapy. Ouyoung, Laishyang Melody; Swanson, Mark S.; Villegas, Brenda Capobres; et.al. Head & neck, 2016, Vol.38 (S1), p.E1810-E1813
5.
Voice Therapy in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidelines for Clinical Practice. Author links open overlay panel AdriánCastillo-Allendes, FranciscoContreras-Ruston, Lady CatherineCantor-Cutiva, et.al.
Other Information Sources
1.
4th Congress of Baltic Speech and Language Therapists. Riga, Latvia. 24-25 February 2017: book of abstracts. Eat Safe, Speak Brave! Edited by Egija Laganovska, Sarmīte Tūbele. Cits nosaukums: Book of Abstracts of the Congress of Baltic Speech and Language Therapists. Fourth Congress of Baltic Speech and Language Therapists "Eat Safe, Speak Brave!". book of abstracts. Autors: Baltijas Logopēdu kongress (4 : 2017 : Rīga, Latvija)
2.
http:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
3.
http:www.orl.nl/Voice_Rehabilitation/Blom-Singer/Remove_.html