This article reviews the literature on the efficacy of treatment for voice disorders primarily
using studies published in peer-reviewed journals. Voice disorders are defined, their …

Forty-five patients diagnosed as having nonorganic dysphonia were assigned in rotation to
1 of 3 groups. Patients in group 1 received no treatment and acted as a control group …

This study investigated the efficacy of a program of vocal hygiene education designed for an
occupational group at risk for dysphonia, namely, kindergarten teachers. Twelve female …

Successful treatment of speech disorders in individuals with progressive neuro logical
diseases can be challenging. Hillman, Gress, Haugraf, Walsh, and Bunting (1990) stated …

High vertical laryngeal position (VLP), pharyngeal constriction, and laryngeal compression
are common features associated with hyperfunctional voice disorders. The present study …

This document is a position statement on the formal perceptual evaluation of voice quality in
the United Kingdom (UK). It addresses a number of clinical issues pertaining to the …

Three primary orientations to the treatment of functional voice disorders have emerged in the
literature. Hygienic approaches focus on the elimination of behaviors considered to be …

PURPOSE: The goals of this study were to determine if there were significant differences
between singers and nonsingers in the morphology of vocal nodules and the associated …

ABSTRACTS Thirty patients diagnosed as suffering from non‐organic dysphonia were
assigned to one of three treatment groups: direct therapy, indirect and no treatment for a …

Objective: The present study aimed to vocally assess a group of rock singers who use growl
voice and reinforced falsetto. Method: A group of 21 rock singers and a control group of 18 …