Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica

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The Impact of Vocal Intensity and Pitch Modulation on Nasalance Scores: A Pilot Study

Van Lierde K.M. · Van Borsel J. · Cardinael A. · Reeckmans S. · Bonte K.

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Department of Otorinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Team, University Hospital Gent, Gent, Belgium

Keywords: Cleft palateFunctional trainingHypernasalityVocal exercises

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Folia Phoniatr Logop 2011;63:21–26
https://doi.org/10.1159/000319733

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Article / Publication Details

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Abstract of Original Paper

Published online: August 05, 2010
Issue release date: January 2011

Number of Print Pages: 6
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 2

ISSN: 1021-7762 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9972 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/FPL

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of pitch and intensity modulation on nasalance scores. Methods: A single-group pretest-posttest design was used in which subjects produced reading passages at different pitch and intensity levels. The Nasometer™ was used for the registration of nasalance scores in subjects with and without cleft palate. Results: An increase in intensity in the non-cleft group resulted in a small but significant decrease in nasalance. Lowering the pitch level resulted in a small but significant decrease in nasalance scores for both the non-cleft and cleft palate subjects. Conclusions: The nasalance changes after vocal modulations during connected speech are reliable and not biased but the impact of these vocal changes on speech intelligibility and daily communication and the usefulness of these vocal modulations as part of a behavioral management program is not yet proven.

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Article / Publication Details

First-Page Preview
Abstract of Original Paper

Published online: August 05, 2010
Issue release date: January 2011

Number of Print Pages: 6
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 2

ISSN: 1021-7762 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9972 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/FPL

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