Development of an e-Health Software for Speech and Swallowing Rehabilitation Following Laryngectomy

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology Pub Date : 2025-04-02 DOI:10.1002/lio2.70136

M. Gugatschka, N. Egger, R. Rehb, C. Reiter, M. Rudes, R. Mischak, K. Haspl

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Abstract

Objectives

We present data from a feasibility study where patients following laryngectomy and/or hemi-laryngectomy received speech and swallowing rehabilitation via a newly designed e-health software.

Methods

Patients were recruited during their stay at the hospital and were equipped with a tablet upon discharge. Alternatively, patients who already underwent training but did not improve significantly were included to receive a more intense training. The training protocol comprised asynchronous (e.g., self-assessment and pre-defining training protocols) and synchronous (e.g., video communication) therapies; participation lasted for 8 weeks. General demographic parameters, as well as specific parameters (quality of life, speech comprehensibility) were assessed pre- and post-interventional.

Results

Our cohort consisted of eight patients (mean age: 69 years.) Essential outcome parameters improved significantly (weight, comprehensibility for syllables).

Conclusion

Our feasibility study showed that our software is safe and easy-to-use and can be easily integrated into patients' everyday lives. Key parameters such as weight and comprehensibility improved after just 8 weeks of training.