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Gugatschka, M; Egger, N; Rehb, R; Reiter, C; Rudes, M; Mischak, R; Haspl, K.
Development of an e-Health Software for Speech and Swallowing Rehabilitation Following Laryngectomy
LARYNGOSCOPE INVEST. 2025; 10(2): e70136
Doi: 10.1002/lio2.70136
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- ObjectivesWe present data from a feasibility study where patients following laryngectomy and/or hemi-laryngectomy received speech and swallowing rehabilitation via a newly designed e-health software.MethodsPatients were recruited during their stay at the hospital and were equipped with a tablet upon discharge. Alternatively, patients who already underwent training but did not improve significantly were included to receive a more intense training. The training protocol comprised asynchronous (e.g., self-assessment and pre-defining training protocols) and synchronous (e.g., video communication) therapies; participation lasted for 8 weeks. General demographic parameters, as well as specific parameters (quality of life, speech comprehensibility) were assessed pre- and post-interventional.ResultsOur cohort consisted of eight patients (mean age: 69 years.) Essential outcome parameters improved significantly (weight, comprehensibility for syllables).ConclusionOur feasibility study showed that our software is safe and easy-to-use and can be easily integrated into patients' everyday lives. Key parameters such as weight and comprehensibility improved after just 8 weeks of training.Level of EvidenceNA
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- hemi-laryngectomy
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