title: [Voice rehabilitation of laryngectomized patients: cultural characteristics in the process].
abstract: The objective of this study was to identify the characteristics of the process of vocal rehabilitation among laryngectomees focusing on culture. The study included four laryngectomees who attend the GARPO-Laryngectomees (Support Group For The Rehabilitation of Ostomized Patients--Laryngectomees) and communicate with esophageal or pharyngeal voice. The theme that emerged from the data was "to be born again", in agreement with the cultural value of the voice in our society. The study revealed as well the difficulties of the process, the importance of family participation and the stigma of the altered body image.
authors.affiliation: Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo.
authors.forename: P G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Flávio
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Zago
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D001828:Body Image; D001938:Brazil; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D013072:Speech, Esophageal / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires