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http://dx.doi.org/10.13064/KSSS.2021.13.4.067

Effect of semi-occluded vocal tract exercise via telepractice on subjective voice evaluation of early childhood teachers  

Ryu, Hyeong Sun (Major in Speech Pathology Education, Graduate School of Education, Kangnam University)
Kim, Jaeock (Major in Speech Pathology Education, Graduate School of Education, Kangnam University)
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Phonetics and Speech Sciences / v.13, no.4, 2021 , pp. 67-74 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examines the effectiveness of semi-occluded vocal tract exercise (SOVTE) conducted through telepractice for 10 female teachers who have experienced vocal discomfort while working in early childhood education facilities (childcare centers, kindergartens). The effects of SOVTE conducted through telepractice were evaluated based on the Korean voice handicap index (KVHI), the Korean version of the voice activity and participation profile (K-VAPP), vocal effort, and auditory perception evaluation by using the grade, roughness, breathiness, asthenia, and strain (GRBAS) scale. The results show that total, functional, and physical scores of KVHI significantly reduced after SOVTE. The total score in K-VAPP significantly reduced after SOVTE. Moreover, vocal effort significantly decreased after SOVTE. However, statistically significant differences were not noted in GRB scales before and after SOVTE. In conclusion, early childhood teachers experienced reduced vocal discomfort SOVTE conducted through telepractice. The study results indicate that voice therapy conducted through telepractice is an effective method for reducing vocal discomfort in early childhood teachers.
Keywords
semi-occluded vocal tract exercise; telepractice; professional voice users; early childhood teacher;
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