Biomechanical analysis of the voice as a tool in addressing voice pathology: our experience
Biomechanical analysis of the voice as a tool in addressing voice pathology: our experience
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DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593992304128
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Palavras-chave: Análisis biomecánico; Afonía; patología de la voz; Onda mucosa; cribado.
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Keywords: Biomechanical analysis; Aphonia; voice pathology; Mucous wave; screening.
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Abstract:
Objectives: Biomechanical analysis is a non-invasive method that allows obtaining, from a sound sample, a set of parameters that characterize the vocal production pattern associated with the specific architecture of each vocal fold. The objective of the present study is to understand the importance of biomechanical analysis as a support tool in clinical practice, specifically to know the algorithm to perform adequate screening in patients who consult for voice pathology. Material and methods: A systematic description of the bases of the biomechanical analysis tool for screening voice pathology is presented; intended for those environments in which the professional seeks to detect voice pathology; The action protocol for screening voice pathology established by Voice Clinical Systems is described; Finally, data obtained with the help of the tool in a sample of 137 subjects treated in the Voice pathology unit of the Vithas Arturo Soria University Hospital in Madrid, Spain are presented. Results and conclusions; The validity as a tool to evaluate the dynamics of the vocal cycle has already been established; identifies the variation in vocal behavior patterns in relation to the type of phonation and the presence of pathology; even to discriminate functional pathology. It constitutes a valid tool for the detection of voice pathology. With the application of the action algorithm for screening, it allows the pathology to be identified, the evolution and response to treatments to be monitored, and is an effective aid in decision-making that leads to referring the patient to specialized care. Adequate applied knowledge of the use of the tool is important, so specific basic training is required to obtain adequate performance.
- Tenesaca Pintado, Walter
- Fernández Baillo, Roberto
- Cardoso López, Isabel