Breaking the silence: Innovative approaches to voice rehabilitation and communication for laryngectomized patient
Introduction. Laryngectomy is a surgical procedure for the removal of the larynx, either entirely (total laryngectomy) or partially (partial laryngectomy). Rehabilitation of laryngectomy patients is a complex process that involves physical, psychological, and social aspects. To improve the quality of life of laryngectomy patients, rehabilitation co...
By Dina Rujević, Mirjana Petrović-Lazić
Comparison of voice acoustic parameters in persons with organic voice disorders
Introduction/Aim. Voice is an acoustic phenomenon that must be viewed multidimensionally. In the quantitative assessment of voice characteristics, the use of acoustic parameters becomes a necessary method of analysis. The aim of the paper is to examine whether there are differences in the acoustic parameters of the voice (the average value of the f...
By Ivana Ilić-Savić, Mirjana Petrović-Lazić
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life of laryngectomized patients
Introduction: Quality of life is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to changes in the daily routine, there was a change in the psychosocial functioning of individuals. Given that laryngectomized patients belong to a vulnerable group that requires psychological support after surgery, s...
By Mirjana Petrović-Lazić, Snežana Babac, Ivana Ilić-Savić