Cancers of the head and neck and the treatments required to control them frequently result
in serious and persistent impairments that can affect participation and quality of life …

Background Esophageal speech (ES), tracheoesophageal speech (TES) and/or
electrolarynx speech (ELS) are three speech rehabilitation methods which are commonly …

Background To compare voice rehabilitation-related quality of life among patients surgically
treated for total laryngectomy and rehabilitated with esophageal (EV) and …

Objective Treatment of advanced laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer has shifted from
total laryngectomy (TL) toward laryngeal‐preserving therapies due to a general perception …

Background The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between
communicative participation and postlaryngectomy speech outcomes, including listener …

Total laryngectomy (TL), a life-preserving surgery, results in profound physical and
communication changes for the individual. Physical and psychosocial adjustment to a TL is …

The objective of this study was to meticulously examine the diverse vocal rehabilitation
techniques that are employed following total laryngectomy, with emphasis on their …

Purpose/Objectives: To describe the experiences of patients who had total laryngectomy
from their perspective. Research Approach: Descriptive, qualitative study. Setting …

Background: Surgical treatment for advanced laryngeal cancer involves complete removal of
the larynx ('laryngectomy') and initial total loss of voice. Post-laryngectomy rehabilitation …

Objectives To investigate among patients treated with a total laryngectomy (TL)(1) Internet-
use and Internet use to search for information on health and cancer (content);(2) which …