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How Group Format Therapy Can Revolutionize Voice Treatment for Parkinson's Disease

How Group Format Therapy Can Revolutionize Voice Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

As a speech-language pathologist, you are constantly looking for effective ways to help your clients improve their communication skills. A recent pilot project, "The Impact of Group Format Therapy on Voice in Parkinson's Disease," offers some intriguing insights that could help you achieve better outcomes for your clients with Parkinson's Disease (PD).

Parkinson's Disease often results in hypokinetic dysarthria, characterized by a monotone voice, reduced loudness, and imprecise articulation. Traditional treatments like the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) are effective but resource-intensive, often limiting access. This pilot project explored an alternative: group format therapy.

Key Findings from the Research

The study involved nine adults with idiopathic PD in Santiago, Chile. They participated in an intensive group voice treatment protocol. The results were promising:

How to Implement Group Format Therapy

To implement a similar group therapy format, consider the following:

Encouraging Further Research

While the pilot project showed promising results, further research is needed to confirm the efficacy of group format therapy. Consider collaborating with colleagues to conduct more controlled studies, perhaps even incorporating telehealth options to reach more patients.

For more detailed information, you can read the original research paper, The Impact of Group Format Therapy on Voice in Parkinson's Disease: A Pilot Project.


Citation: Traverse, C. M. (2016). The impact of group format therapy on voice in Parkinson's disease: A pilot project. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 40(1), 31-49.
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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