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Stroboscopic Parameters Reported as Voice Outcome Measures in Patients Treated for Laryngeal Cancer: A Systematic Review.

Year: 2013

Type: review

Abstract: BACKGROUND: A systematic review of the use of stroboscopy as a treatment outcome measure of vocal fold function in patients treated for laryngeal cancer is presented. METHODS: Computerized literature searches were performed. Eligible articles were admitted when stroboscopy was used to measure vocal fold function before and after treatment in patients with laryngeal cancer. Data extracted included: tumor stage and location, treatment modality, stroboscopy parameters, parameter scale, number of raters, rater reliability, methodology, and level of evidence. RESULTS: Of 520 articles retrieved, 11 studies met inclusion criteria. A total of twenty-four parameters were reported. Rating scales and rater reliability varied. DISCUSSION: Major methodological differences exist in studies using stroboscopic findings as voice outcome measures in patients' post-cancer treatment. These differences lead to equivocal findings when assessing the utility of stroboscopy as an outcome measure. Standardized, reliable scoring and reporting systems for laryngeal stroboscopic examinations are needed.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Kendrea L Focht, Bonnie Martin-Harris, Heather Shaw Bonilha

Institution: Medical University of South Carolina

Language: English

Topic: Voice and Speech Disorders

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Center for Research Resources

Awards: South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute (SCTR), South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute (SCTR), South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute (SCTR), South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute (SCTR)