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The effects of vocal loading and steam inhalation on acoustic, aerodynamic and self-perceived voice measures in adults
Background Vocal fatigue is one of the most frequent underlying symptoms of many vocal health conditions. A variety of vocal loading tasks (VLTs) have been developed for research purposes to induce the laryngeal system to ... -
The Implementation of IDDSI Framework in Irish Residential Healthcare Settings: A Survey
Background The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) was found to standardize the terminology of diet modification for people living with dysphagia. Diet modification plays a vital role in managing ... -
The perceptual and instrumental assessment of nasality and nasal airflow errors associated with velopharyngeal dysfunction
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Clinical Speech & Language Studies, 2000)This study aimed to develop a reliable and valid perceptual profile for the assessment of nasality and nasal airflow errors in speech. To date, clinicians rely on simple categorical or numerical scales of nasality and nasal ... -
To feel good you have to look good : representing women's experiences of cosmetic surgery and dermatology in Irish print and television media
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Clinical Speech & Language Studies, 2012)This thesis addresses research questions concerning representations in language of cosmetic surgery and dermatology in print and television media, including linguistic evidence of editorial influences in media texts. In ... -
Tongue Pressure Post-Oesophagectomy: Nature, Trajectory, and Association with Swallow Safety
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Purpose: Oesophageal cancer is a leading cause of cancer worldwide and despite advancements in treatment, it is a leading cause of cancer mortality (Kamangar et al., 2020; Sung et al., 2021). An oesophagectomy is a complicated ... -
Towards a Better Understanding of Bilingualism: Considerations for Teachers of Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
(2018)Census figures show that more and more children in Ireland are growing up speaking two or more languages. While fluency in two languages is generally considered an asset for both children and adults, bilingualism ... -
Towards Earlier and Improved Detection of Oropharyngeal Swallowing Disorders in the Acute Care Setting
(Trinity College Dublin. Department of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences, 1999)Oropharyngeal swallowing disorders (OPSD) leading to aspiration and reduced swallow efficiency are common in the acute care setting. Patients presenting with swallow disorders are at a significant risk of developing medical ... -
The 'triple jump' assessment in problem based learning: An evaluative method used in the appraisal of both knowledge acquisition and problem solving skills
(AISHE, 2007)Learning and evaluation are inextricably linked, and students who are active participants in their own learning should be active participants in the assessment of their acquired knowledge (Rangachari, 2002). The triple ... -
Underserved groups in dysphagia intervention trials in Parkinson¿s disease: A scoping review
(2024)Background: Underserved groups in Parkinson's disease (PD) intervention studies are well recognised. However, it remains unclear whether these exclusions apply to oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) intervention studies in PD. ... -
The Use of Modified Diets by adults with Temporomandibular Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(2018)Statement of the Problem: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the most frequently reported non-dental orofacial pain disorders. Pain and dysfunction of the jaw joint and masticatory muscles may result in individuals ... -
Use of Pharyngeal High-Resolution Manometry to Evaluate Dysphagia in Adults with Motor Neurone Disease: A Scoping Review
(2022)There has been a recent shift towards proactive dysphagia intervention in motor neurone disease (MND) to maintain physiological reserve. Pharyngeal high-resolution manometry (PHRM) can quantify swallowing pathophysiology ... -
The Vocabulary Richness of Children's Television in Ireland: A cross-generational comparison
(2018)This research investigates whether the vocabulary richness of children’s programming has changed over one generation, and therefore compares the programmes offered in 1992 to those offered in ... -
The vocabulary richness of children's television in Ireland: A cross-generational comparison.
(2018)This research investigates whether the vocabulary richness of children’s programming has changed over one generation, and therefore compares the programmes offered in 1992 to those offered in 2017. Three hours of programming ... -
Vocal Adduction Exercises for Swallowing Rehabilitation in Adults with Typical and /or Disordered Swallowing: A Scoping Review
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Linguistic Speech & Comm Sci. Discipline of Clin Speech & Language Studies, 2022)Background: In healthy individuals, airway protection during swallowing involves closure of the larynx at multiple levels, including adduction of vocal folds. Different vocal adduction exercises have been reported in ... -
White Paper by the European Society for Swallowing Disorders: Screening and Non Instrumental Assessment for Dysphagia in Adults
(2021)This White Paper by the European Society for Swallowing Disorders (ESSD) reports on the current state of screening and non-instrumental assessment for dysphagia in adults. An overview is provided on the measures that are ... -
Witnessing Stories: Definitional Ceremonies in Narrative Therapy with Adults who Stutter
(2012)Background: Narrative therapy (White & Epston, 1990) was developed as an approach to counselling, as a response to the power relations that influence people's lives. Its use with people who stutter has been documented. A ...