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Richardson, Kelly; Huber, Jessica E.; Kiefer, Brianna; Kane, Caitlin; Snyder, Sandy – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2022
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the respiratory strategies used by persons with Parkinson's disease (PD) to support louder speech in response to two voice interventions. Contrasting interventions were selected to investigate the role of internal and external cue strategies on treatment outcomes. LSVT LOUD, which uses an internal…
Descriptors: Neurological Impairments, Diseases, Assistive Technology, Voice Disorders
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Smith, Sarah K.; Roddam, Hazel; Sheldrick, Heulwen – International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 2012
Background: Dysphagia is a common symptom of Parkinson's disease and can have negative consequences for physical health and quality of life. A variety of treatment options are available to clinicians working with people who have dysphagia and Parkinson's disease. These options can be broadly categorized as being compensatory or rehabilitative in…
Descriptors: Evidence, Quality of Life, Diseases, Physical Health
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Manor, Yael; Posen, Jennie; Amir, Ofer; Dori, Nechama; Giladi, Nir – Communication Disorders Quarterly, 2005
Various speech and voice disorders affect 70% to 85% of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Speech treatment is generally conducted on an individual basis, with family member involvement. Clinical experience indicates that many patients do not practice treatments at home or apply the learned techniques in everyday situations. An…
Descriptors: Patients, Intervention, Diseases, Communication Skills