Introduction: Speech Language Therapy First Point of Contact Clinic (SLT-FPOCC) models can assist assessment of low-risk patient populations referred to ear, nose and throat (ENT) services. To further improve ENT waitlist management and compliance with best-practice care, consideration of other low-risk populations that could be safely managed…

Background: Technical and device life issues are frequently the focus of post-laryngectomy rehabilitation studies examining indwelling voice prostheses. Patient perceptions and preferences are considered less often. Aims: To determine patient perceptions of two indwelling voice prostheses across parameters relating to device use and maintenance…