Vocal rehabilitation of laryngectomees: cultural characteristics of the process

Authors

  • Patrícia Gonçalves Custódio Flávio Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Márcia Maria Fontão Zago Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto; Departamento de Enfermagem Geral e Especializada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691999000200009

Keywords:

vocal rehabilitation, laryngectomized patient, esophageal voice

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify the characteristics of the process of vocal rehabilitation among laryngectomees focusing on culture. The study included four laryngectomees who attend the GARPO-Laryngectomees (Support Group For The Rehabilitation of Ostomized Patients - Laryngectomees) and communicate with esophageal or pharyngeal voice. The theme that emerged from the data was "to be born again", in agreement with the cultural value of the voice in our society. The study revealed as well the difficulties of the process, the importance of family participation and the stigma of the altered body image.

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Published

1999-04-01

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (1999)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Vocal rehabilitation of laryngectomees: cultural characteristics of the process. (1999). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 7(2), 63-70. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691999000200009