EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
The Finnish Ministry for Social Affairs and Health; the Dutch Pension Fund Loyalis
Systematic Review of the Treatment of Functional Dysphonia and Prevention of Voice Disorders
Ruotsalainen, J., Sellman, J., et al.
(2008).
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, 138, 557-565.
Indicators of Review Quality:
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
| No |
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Criteria for inclusion of studies are provided
| Yes |
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Search strategy is described in sufficient detail for replication
| Yes |
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Included studies are assessed for study quality
| Yes |
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Quality assessments are reproducible
| No |
Description: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials investigating treatments for functional dysphonia or treatments to prevent voice disorders.
Question(s) Addressed:
Question not specifically stated.
Population: Adults (16 years of age or older).
Intervention/Assessment: Direct and indirect voice treatments.
Number of Studies Included: 6
Years Included: 1950 - 2006
Findings:
Conclusions:
There is no evidence to support the use of voice training in preventing voice disorders in adults. However, findings support the use of a combination treatment approach (indirect and direct voice treatment) as an effective treatment for improving vocal performance in adults with functional dysphonia.
Keywords: Vocal Fold Disorder, Voice Disorders
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Added to Compendium: March 2012