Female laryngectomees' satisfaction with communication methods and speech-language pathology services.
132 female laryngectomees responded to a questionnaire regarding satisfaction with their communication methods as postlaryngectomees and speech-language pathology services. Respondents were satisfied overall with their primary communication selection; however, most would like to try a method that produced a more feminine-sounding voice. 68% were satisfied with their speech-language pathology services.
Smithwick
Lynn
L
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 72204, USA.
Davis
Priscilla
P
Dancer
Jess
J
Hicks
Gretchen Spring
GS
Montague
Jim
J
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D013070:Speech Therapy / Q000592:standards*