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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) of the orbicularis oris muscles as an adjunct to standard therapy for drooling. METHODS: Fifteen children with neurological disorders and drooling received speech therapy and twice-weekly KT of the orbicularis muscles over a 30-day period. Drooling was assessed by six parameters: impact on the life of the child and caregiver; severity of drooling; frequency of drooling; drooling volume (estimated by number of bibs used); salivary leak; and interlabial gap. Seven markers of oral motor skills were also assessed. RESULTS: KT of the orbicularis oris region reduced the interlabial gap. All oral motor skills and almost all markers of drooling improved after 15 days of treatment. CONCLUSION: In this sample of children with neurological disorders, adding KT of the orbicularis oris muscles to speech therapy caused rapid improvement in oral motor skills and drooling.
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Fita Atlética , Paralisia Cerebral/reabilitação , Músculos Faciais/fisiopatologia , Sialorreia/terapia , Fonoterapia/métodos , Paralisia Cerebral/complicações , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Sialorreia/etiologia , Sialorreia/prevenção & controle , Fonoterapia/instrumentaçãoRESUMO
PURPOSE: To analyze the use of electropalatography and ultrasonography regarding speech therapy through literature narrative review. RESEARCH STRATEGIES: A literature review was conducted at PubMed and Scielo databases, using descriptors as electropalatography, electropalatography AND evaluation, electropalatography AND therapy, electropalatography AND ultrasonography, electropalatography AND speech. SELECTION CRITERIA: The research criteria selected in the database were: studies in the past five years and studies in humans. In the pre-selection, studies that were duplicate, not fully available, and have shown no direct relation with electropalatography in speech-language therapy were discarded. DATA ANALYSIS: Data analysis was performed descriptively, following subdivisions: title, area, year, subject, implementation, and conclusion of the study. RESULTS: Twenty one papers were selected, eight of them using the term electropalatography, two with the keywords electropalatography AND evaluation, six with the keywords electropalatography AND therapy, three of them with the keywords electropalatography AND ultrasonography, and two papers with the keywords electropalatography AND speech. CONCLUSION: Different types of research involving the use of electropalatography in the field of speech-language therapy were found and analyzed. Few researches have concomitantly used electropalatography and ultrasonography.
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Eletrofisiologia/métodos , Distúrbios da Fala/diagnóstico por imagem , Distúrbios da Fala/terapia , Fonoterapia/instrumentação , Patologia da Fala e Linguagem/instrumentação , Língua/fisiologia , Humanos , Distúrbios da Fala/fisiopatologia , UltrassonografiaRESUMO
PURPOSE: Voice speech therapy promotes changes in patients' voice-related habits and rehabilitation. Speech-language therapists use a host of materials ranging from pictures to electronic resources and computer tools as aids in this process. Mobile technology is attractive, interactive and a nearly constant feature in the daily routine of a large part of the population and has a growing application in healthcare. To develop a prototype application for voice therapy, submit it to peer assessment, and to improve the initial prototype based on these assessments. METHODS: a prototype of the Q-Voz application was developed based on Apple's Human Interface Guidelines. The prototype was analyzed by seven speech therapists who work in the voice area. Improvements to the product were made based on these assessments. RESULTS: all features of the application were considered satisfactory by most evaluators. All evaluators found the application very useful; evaluators reported that patients would find it easier to make changes in voice behavior with the application than without it; the evaluators stated they would use this application with their patients with dysphonia and in the process of rehabilitation and that the application offers useful tools for voice self-management. Based on the suggestions provided, six improvements were made to the prototype. CONCLUSION: the prototype Q-Voz Application was developed and evaluated by seven judges and subsequently improved. All evaluators stated they would use the application with their patients undergoing rehabilitation, indicating that the Q-Voz Application for mobile devices can be considered an auxiliary tool for voice speech therapy.
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Disfonia/terapia , Fonoterapia/instrumentação , Terapia Assistida por Computador/instrumentação , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Smartphone , Design de Software , Comprimidos , Qualidade da Voz , Treinamento da Voz , Adulto JovemRESUMO
RESUMO Objetivo Analisar o uso da eletropalatografia e ultrassonografia na área da Fonoaudiologia por meio de revisão narrativa de literatura. Estratégia de pesquisa Foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica nas bases de dados PubMed e Scielo, utilizando como descritores electropalatography, electropalatography AND evaluation, electropalatography AND therapy, electropalatography AND ultrasonography, electropalatography AND speech. Critérios de seleção Como critério da pesquisa em base de dados, foram selecionados: estudos dos últimos cinco anos e estudos em humanos. Na pré-seleção, foram descartados estudos duplicados, não disponibilizados na íntegra e que não apresentassem relação direta da eletropalatografia para a área da Fonoaudiologia. Análise dos dados A análise de dados foi realizada de forma descritiva, seguindo as subdivisões: título, área, ano, tema, aplicação e conclusão do estudo. Resultados Foram selecionados vinte e um artigos, oito deles utilizando o termo electropalatography, dois com os descritores electropalatography AND evaluation, seis artigos com os descritores electropalatography AND therapy, três artigos com os descritores electropalatography AND ultrasonography e dois artigos com os descritores electropalatography AND speech. Conclusão Foram encontrados e analisados diferentes tipos de pesquisas envolvendo o uso da eletropalatografia na área da Fonoaudiologia. Poucas pesquisas utilizaram concomitantemente a eletropalatografia e a ultrassonografia.
ABSTRACT Purpose To analyze the use of electropalatography and ultrasonography regarding speech therapy through literature narrative review. Research strategies A literature review was conducted at PubMed and Scielo databases, using descriptors as electropalatography, electropalatography AND evaluation, electropalatography AND therapy, electropalatography AND ultrasonography, electropalatography AND speech. Selection criteria The research criteria selected in the database were: studies in the past five years and studies in humans. In the pre-selection, studies that were duplicate, not fully available, and have shown no direct relation with electropalatography in speech-language therapy were discarded. Data analysis Data analysis was performed descriptively, following subdivisions: title, area, year, subject, implementation, and conclusion of the study. Results Twenty one papers were selected, eight of them using the term electropalatography, two with the keywords electropalatography AND evaluation, six with the keywords electropalatography AND therapy, three of them with the keywords electropalatography AND ultrasonography, and two papers with the keywords electropalatography AND speech. Conclusion Different types of research involving the use of electropalatography in the field of speech-language therapy were found and analyzed. Few researches have concomitantly used electropalatography and ultrasonography.
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Humanos , Distúrbios da Fala/terapia , Distúrbios da Fala/diagnóstico por imagem , Fonoterapia/instrumentação , Língua/fisiologia , Patologia da Fala e Linguagem/instrumentação , Eletrofisiologia/métodos , Distúrbios da Fala/fisiopatologia , UltrassonografiaRESUMO
RESUMO Objetivo A terapia fonoaudiológica vocal promove mudanças de hábitos relacionados à voz do paciente, assim como sua reabilitação. O fonoaudiólogo pode utilizar desde materiais como figuras até recursos eletrônicos e de informática como instrumentos facilitadores durante esse processo. A tecnologia móvel é atrativa, interativa e presente em tempo quase integral na rotina de parte da população e apresenta-se crescente na área da saúde. Desenvolver um protótipo de aplicativo para terapia vocal, submetê-lo à análise por pares e aprimorar o protótipo inicial a partir das apreciações. Método foi desenvolvido um protótipo do aplicativo Q-Voz com base nas Diretrizes de Interface Humana da Apple. O protótipo foi analisado por sete fonoaudiólogos que atuam na área de voz e, a partir das apreciações, foram realizadas melhorias no produto. Resultados todos os recursos do aplicativo foram considerados muito satisfatórios pela maioria dos avaliadores. Todos os avaliadores consideraram o aplicativo muito útil; referiram acreditar que os pacientes terão mais facilidade em realizar mudanças no comportamento vocal com o aplicativo que sem ele; que usariam esse aplicativo com seus pacientes disfônicos em reabilitação; e consideraram que o aplicativo apresenta ferramentas úteis para o autogerenciamento vocal. A partir das sugestões, foram realizadas seis melhorias no protótipo. Conclusão o protótipo do Aplicativo Q-Voz desenvolvido foi avaliado por sete fonoaudiólogos e aprimorado. Todos os avaliadores afirmaram que usariam o aplicativo com seus pacientes em reabilitação, o que indica que o Aplicativo Q-Voz para dispositivos móveis pode ser considerado uma ferramenta auxiliar para a terapia fonoaudiológica vocal.
ABSTRACT Purpose Voice speech therapy promotes changes in patients’ voice-related habits and rehabilitation. Speech-language therapists use a host of materials ranging from pictures to electronic resources and computer tools as aids in this process. Mobile technology is attractive, interactive and a nearly constant feature in the daily routine of a large part of the population and has a growing application in healthcare. To develop a prototype application for voice therapy, submit it to peer assessment, and to improve the initial prototype based on these assessments. Methods a prototype of the Q-Voz application was developed based on Apple's Human Interface Guidelines. The prototype was analyzed by seven speech therapists who work in the voice area. Improvements to the product were made based on these assessments. Results all features of the application were considered satisfactory by most evaluators. All evaluators found the application very useful; evaluators reported that patients would find it easier to make changes in voice behavior with the application than without it; the evaluators stated they would use this application with their patients with dysphonia and in the process of rehabilitation and that the application offers useful tools for voice self-management. Based on the suggestions provided, six improvements were made to the prototype. Conclusion the prototype Q-Voz Application was developed and evaluated by seven judges and subsequently improved. All evaluators stated they would use the application with their patients undergoing rehabilitation, indicating that the Q-Voz Application for mobile devices can be considered an auxiliary tool for voice speech therapy.
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Humanos , Feminino , Adulto , Adulto Jovem , Fonoterapia/instrumentação , Terapia Assistida por Computador/instrumentação , Disfonia/terapia , Comprimidos , Qualidade da Voz , Treinamento da Voz , Design de Software , Smartphone , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
PURPOSE: To verify the association of tongue clinical evaluation aspects with quantitative evaluation of tongue force. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 48 healthy adults, 13 men and 35 women (ages 20-44 years; mean - M=24.8 years; standard deviation - SD=5.3 years). By clinical evaluation, the following aspects were checked: tongue force, alternate movements, snap, suction and vibration of the tongue. The evaluator also checked if the floor of the mouth elevated during tasks of tongue elevation and sucking tongue on palate and the occurrence of lingual tremor. Quantitative evaluation was accomplished using the FORLING instrument. It is composed of a piston/cylinder assembly attached to a mouthguard and to a drive shaft. The force applied by the tongue to the drive shaft is hydraulically transmitted to a pressure sensor. Mann-Whitney's test was used to verify whether there were differences in average and maximum forces according to the characteristics assessed. The test was performed at a 5% level of significance. RESULTS: The aspects with the most frequent alteration were sucking tongue on palate and tongue vibration. Tremor had a higher occurrence during tongue movements. Elevation of the floor of the mouth in sucking tongue on palate was the only aspect associated with quantitative evaluation. CONCLUSION: The association between elevation of the floor of the mouth during sucking tongue on palate and quantitative evaluation can provide insight into the higher participation of the suprahyoid muscles in some participants in both tasks.
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Músculo Esquelético/fisiologia , Palato Mole/fisiologia , Língua/fisiologia , Adulto , Brasil , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Mandíbula , Fonoterapia/instrumentação , Adulto JovemRESUMO
PURPOSE: To verify the association of tongue clinical evaluation aspects with quantitative evaluation of tongue force. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 48 healthy adults, 13 men and 35 women (ages 20-44 years; mean - M=24.8 years; standard deviation - SD=5.3 years). By clinical evaluation, the following aspects were checked: tongue force, alternate movements, snap, suction and vibration of the tongue. The evaluator also checked if the floor of the mouth elevated during tasks of tongue elevation and sucking tongue on palate and the occurrence of lingual tremor. Quantitative evaluation was accomplished using the FORLING instrument. It is composed of a piston/cylinder assembly attached to a mouthguard and to a drive shaft. The force applied by the tongue to the drive shaft is hydraulically transmitted to a pressure sensor. Mann-Whitney's test was used to verify whether there were differences in average and maximum forces according to the characteristics assessed. The test was performed at a 5% level of significance. RESULTS: The aspects with the most frequent alteration were sucking tongue on palate and tongue vibration. Tremor had a higher occurrence during tongue movements. Elevation of the floor of the mouth in sucking tongue on palate was the only aspect associated with quantitative evaluation. CONCLUSION: The association between elevation of the floor of the mouth during sucking tongue on palate and quantitative evaluation can provide insight into the higher participation of the suprahyoid muscles in some participants in both tasks. .
OBJETIVO: Pesquisar a associação entre os aspectos da avaliação clínica da língua e avaliação quantitativa da força de protrusão da língua. Métodos: Foi realizada uma pesquisa transversal com 48 adultos saudáveis, 13 homens e 35 mulheres (idades entre 20 e 44 anos; média - M=24,8 anos; desvio padrão - DP=5,3 anos). Na avaliação clínica, os seguintes aspectos foram avaliados: força da língua, movimentos alternados, estalo, sucção e vibração da língua. O avaliador também verificou se o assoalho da boca elevava-se durante tarefas de elevação e sucção de língua no palato, bem como a ocorrência de tremor lingual. Para avaliação quantitativa da força da língua, utilizou-se o FORLING, o qual é composto por um conjunto pistão/cilindro acoplado a um bocal e a uma haste de acionamento. A força aplicada pela língua à haste é hidraulicamente transmitida a um sensor de pressão. Utilizou-se o teste de Mann-Whitney para verificar se havia diferenças nas forças médias e máximas, de acordo com as características avaliadas. Adotou-se nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: Os aspectos com maior número de indivíduos alterados foram sucção de língua no palato e vibração de língua. Tremor lingual teve alta ocorrência durante tarefas de mobilidade. Elevação do assoalho da boca durante sucção de língua no palato foi o único aspecto da avaliação clínica associado à avaliação quantitativa de força. CONCLUSÃO: A associação entre elevação do assoalho da boca durante sucção de língua no palato com a avaliação quantitativa de força pode indicar uma maior participação da musculatura supra-hióidea em determinados participantes em ambas as tarefas. .
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Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Adulto Jovem , Músculo Esquelético/fisiologia , Palato Mole/fisiologia , Língua/fisiologia , Brasil , Estudos Transversais , Mandíbula , Fonoterapia/instrumentaçãoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of dental implants in the treatment of velopharyngeal incompetence. BACKGROUND: Velopharyngeal incompetence is characterized by the inability to contract the tissues of the soft palate. The most common causes are neuromuscular problems resulting from concussion and degenerative conditions of the central nervous system. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The treatment using palatal lift prosthesis is well established in the literature; however, reports on the use of osseointegrated implants are scarce. Rehabilitation using only this type of fibromucosal support is difficult in edentulous patients, since the prosthesis has a palatal lift extension. RESULTS: The implants provided retention and stability to the prosthesis, improving swallowing and speech and contributing to improve the patient's quality of life. CONCLUSION: This article reports the rehabilitation of a patient with a totally edentulous maxilla with velopharyngeal incompetence using an implant-retained palatal lift prosthesis.