Swallowing and Voice Evaluation Overview

Flashcards for key concepts related to swallowing evaluations, voice disorders, treatments, and therapeutic techniques.

Referral Process

The initial step in evaluating a new patient to determine their needs.

Clinical Swallow Evaluation

An assessment performed to evaluate a patient’s swallowing function.

Dysphasia

A term used to describe difficulty in swallowing.

Instrumental Assessment

A more advanced evaluation method used to assess swallowing, typically involving imaging.

Palliative Care

Care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms of a serious illness, often when curative treatment is no longer applicable.

Compensatory Strategies

Techniques used to help patients manage their swallowing difficulties, such as modifying diet texture.

Graduate Studies

Advanced education focusing on specialization in fields like swallowing, voice, or speech-language pathology.

Thyroplasty

A surgical procedure used to improve voice function in patients with vocal cord paralysis.

Arytenoid Adduction

A surgical method to reposition the vocal folds to improve closure and voice quality.

Spasmodic Dysphonia

A voice disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the vocal cords during speech.

Voice Therapy

Treatment methods aimed at improving voice quality and function.

Vocal Hygiene

Practices that help maintain a healthy voice and prevent vocal strain.

Direct Therapy

A type of therapy that directly addresses a patient's impairments and disabilities.

Indirect Therapy

Therapy aimed at modifying environmental factors and improving the patient's overall communication opportunities.

Fundamental Frequency

The lowest frequency of a periodic waveform, often perceived as the pitch of the voice.

ACR (Acoustic Voice Quality Index)

A measure used to evaluate the quality and characteristics of a speaker's voice.

Vocal Fold Injection

A procedure where substances are injected into the vocal folds to enhance voice and address issues.

Botulinum Toxin Injection

A medical treatment that can be used to temporarily paralyze muscles, often used in treating voice disorders.

Patient Education

Providing information and understanding to patients regarding their conditions and treatment options.

Transgender Voice Services

Voice therapy techniques designed to assist transgender individuals in achieving their desired vocal pitch and quality.