At the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Describe the anatomy and physiology of voice production
• Describe the processes of abnormal production of the voice
• Understand and implement strategies for the evaluation and diagnosis of voice disorders
• Interpret evaluation data and develop treatment plans for people with
• voice disorders
• Analyze the reasons and apply a variety of treatment approaches
• Understand strategies to evaluate the progress and effectiveness of treatment
• Demonstrate multicultural sensitivity as applied in practice to clinical practice on the voice

• Decision making
• Demonstration of social, professional and ethical responsibility
• Efficient search, analysis, and synthesis of data and information using the essential technologies
• Exercise criticism and self-criticism
• Group or independent Assignment
• Independent Assignment
• Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking
• Respect for diversity and multiculturalism

The objective of this course is to familiarise students with the aetiologies of voice disorders, encompassing both organic and psychogenic causes. In this context, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the terminology associated with voice disorders, be able to accurately describe the various types of voice disorders, explain the physiological mechanisms behind these disorders, evaluate voice disorders through the analysis of clinical cases, and be knowledgeable about the available treatment options for voice disorders. Additionally, they will emphasise the differential diagnosis between organic and psychogenic voice disorders and the use of diagnostic tests. Finally, they will be able to relate and explain the psychosocial implications of voice disorders.

The course is divided into 13 lessons. Modules:

• Review of the anatomy and physiology of the larynx and description of the normal function of phonation.
• Disorders of phonation due to organic lesions, neurogenic and psychogenic causes and abuse of the phonation system.
• Reference to spasmodic dysphonia and speech after laryngectomy.
• Clinical evaluation of voice disorders with the help of technological, mechanical and clinical protocols.
• Methods of rehabilitation of phonation disorders according to the type of disorder (treatment regimens for adults and children).
• The role of speech therapists in the prevention, monitoring and rehabilitation of professional voice.

Final exam at the end of the semester (60% of the total grade). 

The exam will include developmental, short answer and/or closed-ended (e.g., multiple choice) questions. 

Individual clinical report at the end of the semester (40% of the total grade).

Books

• Boone, D. R., McFarlane, S. C., Von Berg, S. L., & Zraick, R. I. (2015). The voice and its treatment. Athens: Constantaras. Code in Eudoxus [50659436]
• Colton, R. H., Casper, J. K., & Leonard, R. J. (2014). Understanding phonation disorders. Patras: Gotsis. Code in Eudoxus [41958155]
• Behrbohm, H., Kaschke, O., Nawka, T., & Swift, A. (2018). Παθήσεις ωτός, ρινός και λάρυγγα με χειρουργική κεφαλής και τραχήλου. Αθήνα: Κωνσταντάρας. Code in Eudoxus [133042197]

Related academic journals

• Journal of Voice
• Folia Phoniatrica et logopaedica
• Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research

 Indicative bibliography for further study

• Behrman, A. (2018). The science of speech and voice. Athens: Constantaras. Code in Eudoxus [133038476]

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