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The Stuttering Truth: Uncovering the Prevalence and Impact Amongst School Children in the Ablekuma South District, Ghana 口吃的真相:揭露加纳阿伯库马南区学童的患病率和影响
IF 1.5 3区 医学
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders Pub Date : 2025-07-08 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.70080
Emmanuel Kwaku Addo, David Nana Adjei, Dzifa Abra Attah
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Speech Characteristics Across Motor Subtypes of Parkinson's Disease 帕金森病运动亚型的言语特征
IF 1.5 3区 医学
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders Pub Date : 2025-07-08 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.70081
Vanessa Brzoskowski dos Santos, Amanda Lara Bressanelli, Fernanda Venzke Zardin, Rui Rothe-Neves, Maira Rozenfeld Olchik
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Stench of Errors or the Shine of Potential: The Challenge of (Ir)Responsible Use of ChatGPT in Speech-Language Pathology 错误的恶臭还是潜力的光芒:在语言病理学中负责任地使用ChatGPT的挑战
IF 1.5 3区 医学
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders Pub Date : 2025-07-08 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.70088
Mytsyk Hanna, Suchikova Yana
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German Non-Stuttering Primary School Children's Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Stuttering: International Comparison and Influencing Factors 德国非口吃小学生对口吃的认识与态度:国际比较及影响因素
IF 1.5 3区 医学
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders Pub Date : 2025-07-08 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.70083
Hanah Miluczenko, Andrea Dohmen, Kenneth O. St. Louis, Sascha Sommer
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Speech-Language Pathologists’ Experiences on Telepractice in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in India—A Qualitative Study 语言病理学家对印度自闭症谱系障碍儿童远程练习的经验:一项定性研究
IF 1.5 3区 医学
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders Pub Date : 2025-07-07 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.70072
Niveditha P. Rao, Sebastian Padickaparambil, Shivani Tiwari
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Short- and Longer-Term Effects of Three Intensive Straw Phonation Interventions on the Voice of Female Speech-Language Pathology Students With Mild Dysphonia: A Randomized Controlled Trial 三种强化稻草发声干预对轻度语音障碍女言语语言病理学学生语音的短期和长期影响:一项随机对照试验
IF 1.5 3区 医学
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders Pub Date : 2025-07-07 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.70070
Casey Dewanckele, Tara Mouton, Evelien D'haeseleer, Anke Adriaansen, Imke Kissel, Clara Leyns, Tine Papeleu, Charis Van der Straeten, Peter Tomassen, Frederick Dochy, Kristien Rycek, Kaat Pieters, Kristiane Van Lierde, Iris Meerschman
{"title":"Short- and Longer-Term Effects of Three Intensive Straw Phonation Interventions on the Voice of Female Speech-Language Pathology Students With Mild Dysphonia: A Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Casey Dewanckele, Tara Mouton, Evelien D'haeseleer, Anke Adriaansen, Imke Kissel, Clara Leyns, Tine Papeleu, Charis Van der Straeten, Peter Tomassen, Frederick Dochy, Kristien Rycek, Kaat Pieters, Kristiane Van Lierde, Iris Meerschman","doi":"10.1111/1460-6984.70070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.70070","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Purpose</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The purpose of this study was to examine the short- and longer-term effects (3-month follow-up) of a 1-month intensive straw phonation (SP) therapy on the voice quality and voice-related quality of life of female speech-language pathology (SLP) students with mild dysphonia.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Thirty-two female SLP students (mean age: 18.5 years, range: 17.8–19.8 years) with mild dysphonia were included in this study. A randomized controlled trial was used with three experimental groups and a control group. The experimental groups received a short-term intensive voice therapy of one month with SP in air (<i>n</i> = 8), SP in 2 cm water (<i>n</i> = 8) or SP in 5 cm water (<i>n</i> = 8). The control group (<i>n</i> = 8) received a comparable voice therapy by using [u] phonation with similar soft onset and slightly pursed lips as in SP but without a straw. Three maintenance sessions were provided via telepractice in the next month. A multidimensional voice assessment was performed immediately before therapy (pre), immediately after therapy (post 1) and at 1 month (after the maintenance therapy = post 2) and 3 months follow-up (post 3) by an assessor blinded to the group assignment and study phase.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>No significant time-by-group interactions were found for any of the outcome measures, indicating no significant differences in evolution over time among the four groups. Primary outcomes: Within-group analyses showed a significant increase (improvement) in Dysphonia Severity Index (DSI) between post 1 and post 2 in the SP in 2 cm water group. Trends of improvement were visible in DSI between pre and post 1 in the SP in air group, and between pre/post 1 and post 2 in the SP in 5 cm water group. A clinically relevant decrease (improvement) in Acoustic Voice Quality Index (AVQI) was found between pre and post 1 in the SP in 2 cm water group. Secondary outcomes: Within-group analyses further showed a significant increase in the SP in 2 cm water group in the highest intensity between pre and post 1/post 2, a significant decrease in the lowest frequency between pre and post 3, and a significant decrease in Vocal Fatigue Index between pre and post 1/post 2. The SP in the air group showed an increase in the highest frequency between pre and post 2. The SP in 5 cm water group showed improvements in the auditory-perceptual parameters, roughness, and strain between pre and post 1.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Positive effects were found for the three SP interventions. The most promising results were found for SP in 2 cm wate","PeriodicalId":49182,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders","volume":"60 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144573499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Strengths and Challenges of the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree Apprenticeship Route: Initial Stakeholder Perspectives 语言治疗(SLT)学位学徒路线的优势与挑战:初步利益相关者视角
IF 1.5 3区 医学
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders Pub Date : 2025-07-07 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.70071
Hazel Richards, Victoria Lundie
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Cypriot Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge and Skills When Interacting With Patients With Aphasia in Clinical Settings 塞浦路斯医疗保健专业人员的知识和技能时,与失语症患者在临床设置互动
IF 1.5 3区 医学
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders Pub Date : 2025-07-03 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.70089
Marina Charalambous, Phivos Phylactou, Marios Serafim, Pinelopi Vlotinou, Anastasios M Georgiou, Eliada Pampoulou, Maria Papaioannou, Fotini Georgiou, Lakis Palazis
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Investigation of Learning and Employment Status in the Undergraduate Education of Speech Rehabilitation in Mainland China 中国大陆言语康复专业本科学生学习与就业状况调查
IF 1.5 3区 医学
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders Pub Date : 2025-07-03 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.70087
Gao Xiao, Wang Yongli, Liang Zhuoer, Dai Yuan, Zuo Jing, Wan Qin
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Speech and Language Therapy Weekend Service in Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Study Exploring Perspectives of People With Stroke 语言治疗周末服务在住院康复中的应用:一项探讨脑卒中患者观点的质性研究
IF 1.5 3区 医学
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders Pub Date : 2025-07-03 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.70077
Lidia Davies, Lucette Lanyon, Robyn O'Halloran
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