The Effect of Vocal Hygiene Education Programs on Voice Quality in Professional Voice Users: A Systematic Review.

Rouxjeanne VermeulenMaria du ToitKristiane van LierdeJeannie Van Der Linde

Published in: Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR (2022)

Recent literature demonstrates mixed results obtained through auditory-perceptual, acoustic, and self-rating measures on the effects of vocal hygiene instruction on vocal quality and function in professional voice users. However, the compelling positive outcomes presented do warrant implementation of vocal hygiene education programs in combination with direct voice therapy for professional voice users.

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