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ArticleJournal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation2024

Developing Educational Health Modules to Improve Vocal Wellness in Mask-Wearing Occupational Voice Users.

Victoria S McKenna, Renee L Gustin, Rebecca J Howell, Tulsi H Patel, Mariah B Emery, Courtney L Kendall, Nicholas J Kelliher

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Victoria S McKennaDepartment of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio; Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. Electronic address: mckennvs@ucmail.uc.edu.
Renee L GustinDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Rebecca J HowellDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Tulsi H PatelDepartment of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mariah B EmeryDepartment of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Courtney L KendallDepartment of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Nicholas J KelliherDepartment of Voice, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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LCenter for Clinical and Translational Science and TrainingUL1TR001425 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI · PI MEINZEN-DERR, JAREEN, STRAWN, JEFFREY ROBERT · 2015 to 2024
$37.5M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001425
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Abstract

objectiveTo develop educational modules to improve vocal wellness and optimize communication in mask-wearing occupational voice users.

methodsModule development focused on identifying accurate, understandable, and actionable steps to improve vocal wellness in the workplace. We i) interviewed eight voice-specialized speech-language pathologists and researchers on current speech and voice recommendations for mask-wearers, ii) developed educational content using the standardized Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT), iii) assessed the ability of nine mask-wearing community members to learn educational content, and iv) compared behavioral, acoustical, and perceptual changes in four mask-wearing healthcare professionals following educational training.

resultsWe created three educational modules that described key vocal health and communication strategies, including microphone amplification, postural alignment, clear speech, hydration, vocal naps, and vocal warm-ups. PEMAT scores were 96% and 93% on understandability and actionability, respectively. Mask-wearing healthcare professionals increased use of 4 out of the 6 strategies following educational training and were able to retain information at rates >90% at 1-week follow-up.

conclusionsWe developed a set of free-to-use educational modules to promote vocal wellness among mask-wearing occupational voice users (see VSMechLab.com). Future work should examine the impact of these strategies on voice measures in a larger group of mask-wearing community members.

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Occupational DiseasesOccupational HealthVoice DisordersVoice QualityAdultFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMasksMiddle AgedPatient Education as TopicSpeech-Language PathologyVoice TrainingAcousticsAdultsEducationVoice

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PMID34969558
PMCPMC9234102

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