[Proposal for velopharyngeal function rating in a speech perceptual assessment].
BACKGROUND
The perceptual assessment of velopharyngeal function during speech presents some limitations due to its subjectivity.


OBJECTIVE
To propose a method for velopharyngeal function rating based on hypernasality, nasal air emission and compensatory articulation deficits scores.


CONCLUSIONS
The proposed method shows several advantages in terms of clinical and research documentation and for an adequate follow-up of therapeutic and surgical outcomes.
Trindade
Inge Elly Kiemle
IE
Fisiologia do Departament de Ciências Biológicas da Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru da Universidade de São Paulo. ingetrin@usp.br
Genaro
Katia Flores
KF
Yamashita
Renata Paciello
RP
Miguel
Haline Coracine
HC
Fukushiro
Ana Paula
AP
D001184:Articulation Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000503:physiopathology; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000503:physiopathology; D010614:Pharynx / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013064:Speech Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014681:Velopharyngeal Insufficiency / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology*