Qualitative Analysis of Speech-Language Pathologists' Voice Evaluation Practices and Perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the structure of voice evaluations and gather clinicians' opinions on the barriers to and benefits of using acoustic measures in these evaluations. A secondary goal was to investigate how clinicians assess strain and vocal effort.

Method

Fifteen voice-specialized speech-language pathologists from voice centers around the United States were interviewed to query their current voice evaluation practice patterns and opinions on acoustic measures. They were also asked how they evaluate strain and vocal effort. Thematic analysis was performed by two researchers based on the recorded interviews.

Results

Differences among practitioners were found in almost every component of the evaluation. Four themes related to ba

SUBMITTER: Madoule MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12270841 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature