Didactic material for speech therapy training in the treatment of speech disorders in velopharyngeal dysfunction

• Grant number: 15/26741-2
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
• Start date: June 01, 2016
• End date: February 28, 2017
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Speech Therapy
• Principal Investigator: Luciana Paula Maximino
• Grantee: Ana Caroline Zentil Polzin
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru (FOB). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Bauru , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Objectives: To develop a didactic material addressing approaching stages and speech strategies to the treatment of speech disorders resulting from VPD, specifically to treatment of speech disorders caused by velopharyngeal functioning error in hypodynamic velopharynx. Methodology: The material will be prepared in electronic media format with images, videos and explanatory texts covering five specific modules. The produced material will be evaluated by 5 speech therapists, regarding the content and usability by Emory questionnaire (a version adapted). A second questionnaire designed by an author will be applied to specific assessment of designed material content. Later, it will be realized a learning in training and usability of the material with speech pathology students through the application of a questionnaire before and after accessing. Data analysis methods: The percentage of speech therapists answers will be calculated according to the formula indicated by Emory questionnaire. The descriptive statistic will be used to indicate the percentage of responses at the second questionnaire. The McNemar and Wilcoxon tests will be used to compare the student's comprehension before and after accessing the material.

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

POLZIN, Ana Caroline Zentil. Material for training speech-language pathologists to treat speech disorders related to velopharyngeal dysfunction. 2017. Master's Dissertation - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru (FOB/SDB) Bauru.