Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps: Benefits of Speech-Language
Pathology Services
How effective are treatments for voice disorders?
ASHA has written a
treatment efficacy summary on voice disorders
[PDF] that describes evidence about how well treatment works.
This summary is useful not only to individuals with voice
disorders and their caregivers but also to insurance companies
considering payment for much needed services for voice
disorders.
What do SLPs do when working with individuals with vocal cord
nodules and polyps?
The
Preferred Practice Patterns for the Profession of Speech-Language
Pathology
outline the common practices followed by SLPs when engaging in
various aspects of the profession. The Preferred Practice
Patterns for voice assessment and intervention are outlined in
sections 34 and 35.
See also:
Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps
Vocal Cord Nodules and Polyps: Causes and
Number