[Vocal rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson disease: interfering factors].
BACKGROUND
Vocal rehabilitation of patients with idiopathic Parkinson disease.


OBJECTIVE
To describe the interfering factors in the vocal rehabilitation of five individuals with Parkinson disease and to present the modifications in the oral communication.


METHODS
Interviews and pre and post vocal treatment assessments were carried out using the Lee Silverman Voice treatment method (LVSTO).


RESULTS
Articulation improvement was observed, as well as improvements in the vocal loudness and quality, generating satisfaction among the patients and family.


CONCLUSIONS
The analyses of factors that contributed to the therapy process or made it difficult indicate aspects that must be taken into consideration to obtain effective results.
Silveira
Denise Navarro
DN
Especialista em Voz pelo Consello Federal de Fonoaudiologia. de.navarro@ig.com.br
Brasolotto
Alcione Ghedini
AG
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013065:Speech Intelligibility; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014833:Voice Quality; D014834:Voice Training