CoDASPub Date : 2026-05-08eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/e20250208pt
Sophia Eustáquio Rodrigues, Gabriel Trevizani, Michelle Guimarães, Elma Heitmann
{"title":"Self-perception of swallowing, vocal symptoms, and the possibility of dysphagia occurrence in patients under palliative care.","authors":"Sophia Eustáquio Rodrigues, Gabriel Trevizani, Michelle Guimarães, Elma Heitmann","doi":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250208pt","DOIUrl":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250208pt","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To identify, compare, and correlate self-perception of swallowing, vocal symptoms, and the possibility of dysphagia in patients under Palliative Care (PC).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Observational, cross-sectional, and analytical study, approved by the Research Ethics Committee (nº 6.039.141), with a convenience sample collected between April/2023 and May/2024. Clinical data were obtained from medical records. Included were hospitalized patients in the PC unit, of both sexes, aged over 18 years. Exclusion criteria were lack of clinical conditions and/or willingness to participate. After signing the informed consent form, patients completed the EAT-10, VoiSS, and RaDI-H protocols.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 50 patients participated, with a prevalence of males (58%), over 60 years of age (64%), cancer diagnosis (66%), and oral feeding route (74%). Sarcopenia (46%) and dyspnea (52%) were observed. Negative self-perception of swallowing was found in 80% of patients. On the total VoiSS score, 58% scored above the cutoff, with the greatest impact on the limitation domain (44%). Dysphagia was possible in 62% of patients. There was a significant difference between patients with and without sarcopenia regarding self-perception of swallowing, limitation domain, total VoiSS score, and possibility of dysphagia. Significant differences were also found between patients with and without dyspnea reports in all three protocols, except for the emotional domain of the VoiSS. Positive correlations were observed among the protocols.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In these PC patients, there was negative self-perception of swallowing, self-reported vocal symptoms, and possibility of dysphagia, with positive correlation among the three protocols. Significant differences were found in self-perception of swallowing, vocal symptoms, and possibility of dysphagia, with greater impact in patients with sarcopenia and dyspnea.</p>","PeriodicalId":46547,"journal":{"name":"CoDAS","volume":"38 3","pages":"e20250208"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13193196/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147949732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CoDASPub Date : 2026-05-08eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/e20250038pt
Thamires Maria de Araújo Salles, Mayara Gabriela Pereira Dos Santos, Rafaella de Góes Moraes, Matheus Francoy Alpes, Amanda Tragueta Ferreira-Vasques
{"title":"Action on waiting list for Speech Therapy in the Unified Health System (SUS) in a medium-sized Brazilian municipality.","authors":"Thamires Maria de Araújo Salles, Mayara Gabriela Pereira Dos Santos, Rafaella de Góes Moraes, Matheus Francoy Alpes, Amanda Tragueta Ferreira-Vasques","doi":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250038pt","DOIUrl":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250038pt","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To characterize the profile and demands of individuals on the waiting list for speech-language pathology care in a medium-sized Brazilian municipality.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Descriptive study, carried out between July 2023 and July 2024, through telephone contact with individuals awaiting speech-language pathology care on the waiting list according to Center for Regulation and Evaluation and Control Division of a municipality in the interior of São Paulo. The list included individuals referred by the Primary Care network between February 2018 and December 2022. Information on sex, age, initial and current complaint, service area, and status in the queue (waiting or scheduled) were updated, collected by students under the guidance of professors of a Speech Therapy course in the aforementioned municipality. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 393 individuals, 147 were excluded from the list (106 for no longer presenting demand and 41 for changing location). Among the remaining 246, ages ranged from 1 to 81 years, 71.9% were children up to 11 years old and 64.2% were male. In 26.8% of cases, there was a discrepancy between the current complaint and that on the referral form. The main demand was child language (83.9%). After organizing the information, 65.9% were scheduled for speech therapy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Updating the waiting list made it possible to identify the profile of individuals and their speech therapy demands, contributing to better planning and provision of services, in addition to helping to reduce the waiting list.</p>","PeriodicalId":46547,"journal":{"name":"CoDAS","volume":"38 3","pages":"e20250038"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13193191/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147948785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Forming a choir with total laryngectomized patients.","authors":"Juliana Ceglio Monteiro, Sabrina Mazzer Paes, Renata Rangel Azevedo","doi":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250122pt","DOIUrl":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250122pt","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study describes the experience of forming a choir with patients who have undergone total laryngectomy. The choir began its activities in 2019 and is composed of total laryngectomy patients who are currently undergoing or have previously undergone therapy at the service and, therefore, have heterogeneous esophageal voice (EV) production. Thus, patients are subdivided into four groups, according to their level of EV acquisition: Group 1 - fluent in oral communication with EV and users of electrolarynx (perform chorus and solos); Group 2 - produce words with EV (perform final sections of verses); Group 3 - patients who produce syllables and vowels with EV (mark the rhythm with sequential syllable emission); Group 4 - produce no sound with EV (perform body percussion effects). All actively participate in selecting the repertoire. The choir also includes laryngeal voices (university students and speech-language-hearing pathologists). Rehearsals take place weekly, as do the therapy sessions. Musical arrangements must be adapted so that all patients can effectively participate in the group's overall sound. This activity fosters greater interaction among participants, strengthening emotional bonds, providing socialization, and sharing experiences beyond rehabilitation. The musical repertoire is carefully selected, considering the length of the verses, the tempo of the songs, the sustain of notes, and the melodic line.</p>","PeriodicalId":46547,"journal":{"name":"CoDAS","volume":"38 3","pages":"e20250122"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13143028/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CoDASPub Date : 2026-04-27eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/e20250125pt
Hélinton Goulart Moreira, Michele Vargas Garcia
{"title":"Clinical investigation protocol for tinnitus (CIP-t): development and validation of an instrument.","authors":"Hélinton Goulart Moreira, Michele Vargas Garcia","doi":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250125pt","DOIUrl":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250125pt","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The objective of this study was the development and validation of a clinical investigation protocol for tinnitus and the analysis of its applicability.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The research was conducted in eight stages: Stage 1: Literature review and development of the pilot protocol; Stage 2: Expert judges I - first analysis/evaluation; Stage 3: Elaboration of the unified investigation protocol and the application guide; Stage 4: Expert judges II - second analysis/evaluation of the instruments from the previous stage; Stage 5: Refinement of materials; Stage 6: Application of the protocol by expert and non-expert clinicians; Stage 7: Final construction; Stage 8: Pilot study - convenience sample. The results of each stage were compiled into an Excel spreadsheet for specific analyses (content validity ratio calculation and suggestions).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The structure of the protocol was successfully developed, resulting in a unified instrument subdivided into: tinnitus-focused anamnesis, audiological, emotional, metabolic, somatosensory, and vascular history, assessment results, a framework for subgroup classification, clinical decision tree, and complementary evaluations. The protocol was applied to a sample of 83 adults and older individuals.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The clinical investigation protocol for tinnitus was finalized and its content validated, demonstrating applicability for adult and elderly individuals with tinnitus.</p>","PeriodicalId":46547,"journal":{"name":"CoDAS","volume":"38 3","pages":"e20250125"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13193187/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CoDASPub Date : 2026-04-27eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/e20240318en
Bruna de Franceschi Schirmer Gindri, Tainara Milbradt Weich Wagner, Ana Cláudia Figueiredo Frizzo, Eliara Pinto Vieira Biaggio
{"title":"Behavioral and electrophysiological findings of central auditory processing in children and adolescents undergoing musical training.","authors":"Bruna de Franceschi Schirmer Gindri, Tainara Milbradt Weich Wagner, Ana Cláudia Figueiredo Frizzo, Eliara Pinto Vieira Biaggio","doi":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20240318en","DOIUrl":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20240318en","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study analyzes the outcomes of behavioral and electrophysiological assessments of central auditory processing in children and adolescents undergoing musical training through clinical protocols or structured educational methods.</p><p><strong>Research strategies: </strong>A systematic search was conducted in three electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) between April and June 2024. Two researchers independently applied the following search terms combined with the Boolean operator \"AND\": \"musical training,\" \"child,\" and \"adolescent.\"</p><p><strong>Selection criteria: </strong>The PICOS framework guided the selection process, focusing on population (children and adolescents), intervention (musical training), comparison (with non-trained groups), outcome (central auditory processing effects), and study design (cohort, case-control, and randomized clinical trials).</p><p><strong>Data analysis: </strong>Data were extracted and tabulated by the researchers and analyzed descriptively. Methodological quality was assessed using the NHLBI Quality Assessment Tool.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 800 initial publications, five duplicates were removed. Of the remaining 795 studies, 783 did not meet the inclusion criteria. A full-text review of 12 studies led to the exclusion of one due to unavailability and four due to quality issues. Ultimately, seven articles were included.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results highlight improvements in sound discrimination, speech-in-noise processing, environmental sound change detection, and selective attention. These findings underscore the necessity of avoiding overly brief training programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":46547,"journal":{"name":"CoDAS","volume":"38 3","pages":"e20240318"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13143034/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147784858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CoDASPub Date : 2026-04-27eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/e20250252pt
Merly Fernanda Illera Castellanos, Charles Rech, Mathias Verdum de Almeida, Angela Ruviaro Busanello-Stella, Carine Cristina Callegaro
{"title":"Reproducibility of tongue pressure measurements using an experimental device.","authors":"Merly Fernanda Illera Castellanos, Charles Rech, Mathias Verdum de Almeida, Angela Ruviaro Busanello-Stella, Carine Cristina Callegaro","doi":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250252pt","DOIUrl":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250252pt","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the reproducibility of tongue pressure measurements using a low-cost experimental device in adult individuals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ten adult volunteers of both sexes participated in the study. Tongue pressure was assessed during four distinct movements (elevation, right lateralization, left lateralization, and protrusion), with three repetitions per movement, using an experimental device. Assessments were conducted over a three-week period: the first week was dedicated to familiarization, and the subsequent two weeks to tongue pressure measurements. Reliability was analyzed using the intraclass correlation coefficient, the standard error of measurement, and the minimal detectable difference. Agreement between assessments was verified using Bland-Altman analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The reliability of tongue pressure measurements was excellent for elevation (0.900), right lateralization (0.960), and protrusion (0.971) movements, and good for left lateralization (0.887), as demonstrated by the intraclass correlation coefficient values. The lowest standard error of measurement and minimal detectable difference were observed for right lateralization, indicating smaller measurement error. Bland-Altman analysis indicated that measurements obtained on different days showed acceptable agreement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Tongue pressure measurements obtained using the experimental device demonstrated reproducibility (reliability and agreement), supporting its use in clinical practice, particularly in the field of speech-language pathology.</p>","PeriodicalId":46547,"journal":{"name":"CoDAS","volume":"38 3","pages":"e20250252"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13193197/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CoDASPub Date : 2026-04-27eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/e20250187pt
Daniele Baptista Nery, Aline Daniela Gomes da Silva Vieira, Anderson Vinícius de Moraes Ortega, Thais Corina Said de Angelo, Adriane Lima Mortari Moret, Natália Barreto Frederigue-Lopes, Déborah Viviane Ferrari, Leila Maria Gumushian Felipini, Regina Tangerino de Souza Jacob
{"title":"Localization and validation of the \"Growing Up With Hearing Loss\" tool for Brazilian Portuguese.","authors":"Daniele Baptista Nery, Aline Daniela Gomes da Silva Vieira, Anderson Vinícius de Moraes Ortega, Thais Corina Said de Angelo, Adriane Lima Mortari Moret, Natália Barreto Frederigue-Lopes, Déborah Viviane Ferrari, Leila Maria Gumushian Felipini, Regina Tangerino de Souza Jacob","doi":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250187pt","DOIUrl":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250187pt","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To present the process of localization and validation of the Growing Up with Hearing Loss material into Brazilian Portuguese, aiming to expand its applicability in the national context.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Methodological study of translation, cultural adaptation, and content validation. After authorization from the Ida Institute, the material was localized into Brazilian Portuguese to ensure semantic, cultural, and technical equivalence. The process included expert review, subtitling of 32 videos, cultural adaptation, and the development of questionnaires applied to children, adolescents, and young adults with hearing loss, as well as their families and speech-language pathologists.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The material was localized as Crescendo com a Perda Auditiva and validated by 42 participants. Three groups achieved agreement rates above 75% on the clarity and appropriateness of the content, while the young adult group achieved 74%, close to the established minimum criterion. Suggestions focused mainly on improving video subtitling. The material showed potential to support life transition management, promote communication skills, and support the development of individuals with hearing loss.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Crescendo com a Perda Auditiva proved suitable for the Brazilian context, with the potential to support auditory rehabilitation and the development of social, cognitive, and communication skills. Adjustments to audiovisual content are recommended to optimize subtitle comprehension.</p>","PeriodicalId":46547,"journal":{"name":"CoDAS","volume":"38 3","pages":"e20250187"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13193192/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CoDASPub Date : 2026-04-27eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/e20240356pt
Tâmara Isis Santana Santos Barreto, Jeferson Sampaio d'Ávila, Suyanne Dos Santos Mendonça, Raphaela Barroso Guedes Granzotti, Ademir Antônio Comerlatto Junior, Josilene Luciene Duarte, Mariane Perin da Silva Comerlatto, Marina Panelli, Luciane Domingues Figueiredo Mariotto, Kelly da Silva
{"title":"Relationship between vestibular alterations and cognitive performance in adults and older adults.","authors":"Tâmara Isis Santana Santos Barreto, Jeferson Sampaio d'Ávila, Suyanne Dos Santos Mendonça, Raphaela Barroso Guedes Granzotti, Ademir Antônio Comerlatto Junior, Josilene Luciene Duarte, Mariane Perin da Silva Comerlatto, Marina Panelli, Luciane Domingues Figueiredo Mariotto, Kelly da Silva","doi":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20240356pt","DOIUrl":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20240356pt","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To analyze the influence of vestibular changes on the cognitive performance of adults and elderly people, with 11 or more years of study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Observational, cross-sectional, and quantitative study that evaluates the vestibular system and cognitive profile of adults and elderly individuals with 11 or more years of study. The balance assessment consisted of the Head Impulse Test video examination and positioning maneuvers (Dix-Hallpike and Head Roll Test). Cognition was assessed using the Brief Neuropsychological Assessment Instrument - NEUPSILIN. The data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially, through a multiple linear regression using the SPSS 25.0 software, and a significance level of 5% was considered.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Study carried out with 60 participants. An association was observed between changes in vHIT and positive Dix Hallpike, which were related to worse performance in Verbal Memory. Increasing age was associated with worse performance in Working Memory and Long-Term Memory.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The presence of vestibular alterations was related to worse cognitive performances of adults and elderly people in tests of temporal-spatial orientation, attention, perception, arithmetic skills and verbal memory. Increasing age was associated with worse performance in working memory and long-term memory.</p>","PeriodicalId":46547,"journal":{"name":"CoDAS","volume":"38 3","pages":"e20240356"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13143033/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CoDASPub Date : 2026-04-27eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/e20250247pt
Rubens Jonatha Dos Santos Ferreira, Camila Nascimento Monteiro, Daiane Aparecida Dias, Marine Raquel Diniz da Rosa, Maria Fernanda Capoani Garcia Mondelli
{"title":"Prevalence and characterization of tinnitus in patients with mental disorders in the context of primary health care.","authors":"Rubens Jonatha Dos Santos Ferreira, Camila Nascimento Monteiro, Daiane Aparecida Dias, Marine Raquel Diniz da Rosa, Maria Fernanda Capoani Garcia Mondelli","doi":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250247pt","DOIUrl":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250247pt","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To estimate the prevalence and characterize tinnitus in patients with mental disorders.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Observational study conducted with patients enrolled in the mental health care pathway of a primary health care service within the supplementary system. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory and the Visual Analog Scale were used to assess tinnitus, while the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale was applied to evaluate psychobehavioral aspects.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Tinnitus was reported by nearly half of the study population. Stress was the most reported triggering factor, and higher scores of anxiety, depression, and stress were observed among participants with tinnitus. Most participants presented moderate discomfort, and overall burden ranged from negligible to mild.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A high prevalence of tinnitus with moderate to severe discomfort was observed in participants with mental disorders. An association was found between tinnitus and severe symptoms of anxiety and stress, underscoring the importance of multidisciplinary management for this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":46547,"journal":{"name":"CoDAS","volume":"38 3","pages":"e20250247"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13143031/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CoDASPub Date : 2026-04-27eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/e20250234pt
Willian Hote Scanferla, Anna Carolina Ferreira Marinho, Adriane Mesquita de Medeiros, Leticia Caldas Teixeira
{"title":"Indicators for evaluating public speaking in adults: a scoping review.","authors":"Willian Hote Scanferla, Anna Carolina Ferreira Marinho, Adriane Mesquita de Medeiros, Leticia Caldas Teixeira","doi":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250234pt","DOIUrl":"10.1590/2317-1782/e20250234pt","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To map the indicators used to observe adults' public speaking and to identify the forms of measurement.</p><p><strong>Research strategies: </strong>The acronym PCC (Population, Concept, and Context) and combined descriptors were used to search the LILACS (BVS), MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus (Elsevier), Web of Science (Clarivate), and Cochrane databases.</p><p><strong>Selection criteria: </strong>Studies on the assessment of adult public speaking, conducted through observation by evaluators/judges, published in English, Portuguese, or Spanish, with no restrictions regarding year of publication or methodological design, were included. Studies involving individuals with stuttering or neurological disorders, those employing technological or non-human assessment, those focused on foreign language teaching, or those based solely on self-perception were excluded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 35 studies published between 2002 and 2024 were included, with a concentration in 2016 and a predominance of articles from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Most of the identified indicators were developed by the authors themselves or adapted from existing protocols. They were distributed across major domains: discourse structure, language use, supporting materials, vocal expressiveness, and nonverbal behaviors. The most commonly used measurement scale was the Likert-type scale.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The mapping identified recurring indicators in public speaking assessment: discourse structure (introduction, development, organization, clarity, conclusion), supporting resources, language (audience appropriateness, argumentation, pronunciation, fluency), nonverbal behaviors (eye contact, gestures, posture, facial expressiveness), and vocal expressiveness (volume, rhythm, pitch, articulation, modulation). The predominant form of measurement was the Likert-type scale.</p>","PeriodicalId":46547,"journal":{"name":"CoDAS","volume":"38 3","pages":"e20250234"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13143030/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}