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Unlocking the Secrets to Improved Speech Outcomes Post-Glossectomy: Key Takeaways for Practitioners

Unlocking the Secrets to Improved Speech Outcomes Post-Glossectomy: Key Takeaways for Practitioners

As practitioners in the field of speech-language pathology, staying updated with the latest research can significantly enhance our practice. The study titled Speech Outcomes for Partial Glossectomy Surgery: Measures of speech articulation and listener perception by Bressmann et al. (2009) provides valuable insights into the speech outcomes of patients undergoing partial glossectomy surgery. This blog post aims to distill key findings from the study and offer practical advice for improving speech therapy outcomes for these patients.

Key Findings

Practical Implications for Practitioners

Understanding these findings can significantly impact how we approach therapy for patients who have undergone partial glossectomy. Here are some practical steps:

Encouraging Further Research

While the findings of this study are illuminating, they also open the door for further research. For instance, exploring how different reconstruction techniques impact speech outcomes or investigating the long-term social perceptions of patients can provide deeper insights.

As practitioners, we should not only implement these findings but also stay curious and engaged with ongoing research. By doing so, we can continually improve our practice and offer the best possible care to our patients.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Speech Outcomes for Partial Glossectomy Surgery: Measures of speech articulation and listener perception.


Citation: Bressmann, T., Jacobs, H., Quintero, J., & Irish, J. C. (2009). Speech outcomes for partial glossectomy surgery: Measures of speech articulation and listener perception. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 33(4), 161-216.
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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