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Tele-Rehabilitation in Voice Disorders: Key Insights for Practitioners

Tele-Rehabilitation in Voice Disorders: Key Insights for Practitioners

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the landscape of healthcare delivery, including speech therapy for voice disorders. The recent consensus paper from the French Society of Phoniatrics and Laryngology provides critical insights into tele-rehabilitation practices, offering a valuable resource for practitioners aiming to enhance their skills and patient outcomes. This blog will explore key findings from the study and provide actionable steps for implementing these guidelines in your practice.

Why Tele-Rehabilitation?

Tele-rehabilitation emerged as a crucial alternative during the pandemic, especially for non-vital care like speech therapy. The study highlights that tele-rehabilitation is particularly effective for voice disorders, which do not require physical manipulation. This method ensures continuous care for patients, especially those in remote areas, while minimizing the risk of virus transmission.

Key Findings and Recommendations

The consensus paper, developed using a modified Delphi method, validated 18 key statements across various aspects of tele-rehabilitation. Here are some of the critical recommendations:

Actionable Steps for Practitioners

Based on the consensus guidelines, here are some steps you can take to improve your tele-rehabilitation practice:

  1. Prepare Your Environment: Ensure a stable internet connection and a quiet, private space for sessions.
  2. Utilize Secure Platforms: Use secure telecommunication platforms for collecting medical history and conducting sessions.
  3. Educate Patients: Provide clear instructions and educational materials to help patients understand their treatment plans and exercises.
  4. Hybrid Approach: Balance tele-rehabilitation with in-person visits to offer comprehensive care.
  5. Continuous Feedback: Regularly assess patient satisfaction and progress using validated questionnaires and adapt your approach as needed.

Encouraging Further Research

While the consensus paper provides a solid foundation, it also highlights the need for further controlled studies to assess the feasibility, reliability, and patient perceptions of tele-rehabilitation versus in-office rehabilitation. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this growing body of research to refine and validate these guidelines further.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Tele-rehabilitation in voice disorders during the pandemic: a consensus paper from the French Society of Phoniatrics and Laryngology.


Citation: Baudouin, R., Hans, S., Guiche, M., Binet, A., Circiu, M. P., Crevier-Buchman, L., Morsomme, D., Finck, C., Rutigliano, P., Rodriguez, A., Louvet, N.-S., Allouche, J., Julien-Laferriere, A., Vialatte de Pemille, G., Bousard, L., de Mones, E., Crestani, S., Giovanni, A., Gallant, N., & Lechien, J. R. (2022). Tele-rehabilitation in voice disorders during the pandemic: a consensus paper from the French Society of Phoniatrics and Laryngology. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-022-07779-9
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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