Now in a fully revised and updated third edition, Working with Voice
Disorders offers practical insight and direction into all aspects of
voice disorders, from assessment and diagnosis to intervention and case
management. Using evidence-based material, it provides clinicians with
pragmatic, accessible support, facilitating and informing
decision-making along the clinical journey, from referral to discharge.
Key features of this resource include:
- A wealth of new, up-to-date practical and theoretical information,
covering topics such as the prevention, assessment, intervention and
treatment of a wide spectrum of voice disorders.
- A multi-dimensional structure, allowing the clinician to consider both
specific aspects of patient management and aspects such as clinical
effectiveness, clinical efficiencies and service management.
- Photocopiable clinical resources, from an at-a-glance summary of voice
disorders to treatment and assessment protocols, and practical
exercises and advice sheets for patients.
- Sample programmes for voice information groups and teacher workshops.
- Checklists for patients on topics such as the environmental and
acoustic challenges of the workplace.
- Self-assessed personalised voice review sheets and weekly voice
diaries encourage patients to monitor their voice quality and utilise
strategies to prevent vocal misuse.
Combining the successful format of mixing theory and practice, this
edition offers a patient-centred approach to voice disorders in a fully
accessible and easy-to-read format and addresses the challenges of
service provision in a changing world. This is an essential resource for
speech and language therapists of varying levels of experience, from
student to specialist.
