Essays about: "voice disorders"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words voice disorders.

  1. 1. The effect of age and different speech tasks on the Acoustic Voice Quality Index

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Logopedi

    Author : Rosanna Rehn; [2023]
    Keywords : AVQI; acoustic voice quality index - acoustic evaluation - overall voice quality - multiparametric voice assessment - sustained vowel - continuous speech;

    Abstract : Background Previous research has emphasized the importance of objectivity in voice quality evaluation. Acoustic voice quality index (AVQI) is a multiparametric objective index, that quantifies overall voice quality. Over the past decade, international studies have demonstrated strong diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity of AVQI to voice disorders. READ MORE

  3. 2. This is "Tricky"! : A Micro-ethnographic Study of Participation and Inclusion of Integrated Students with Intellectual Development Disorder in Swedish Compulsory Schools

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Pedagogik, språk och ämnesdidaktik

    Author : Pernilla Lindberg; Brittany Westerblom; [2022]
    Keywords : ethnography; inclusion; integration; intellectual development disorder; own experience; participation; participation model; student’s voice; delaktighet; delaktighetsmodellen; egen erfarenhet; elevens röst; etnografi; inkludering; integrering; intellektuell funktionsnedsättning;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to provide increased knowledge about the experiences of some Swedish students with intellectual development disorder who are enrolled in compulsory school for pupils with learning disabilities and study according to that curriculum but attend school as integrated students. The study examines how these students understand opportunities and experiences of participation and inclusion in their learning environment and social existence based on self-perceived experiences. READ MORE

  4. 3. Emotion AI in Mental Healthcare : How can affective computing enhance mental healthcare for young adults?

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Nassim Sheykholeslami; [2022]
    Keywords : Artificial Intelligence; Emotion AI; Affective Computing; Machine Learning; Mental Health; Digital Mental Health Applications; mHealth; Anxiety; Depression; Psychological Therapy; COVID-19; Artificiell intelligens; känslobaserad AI; affektiv databehandling; maskininlärning; psykisk hälsa; digitala tillämpningar för psykisk hälsa; mHälsa; ångest; depression; psykologisk terapi; COVID-19;

    Abstract : There has been a stigma attached to mental health for years, with many people afraid to seek help from mental health professionals due to negative stereotypes about those seeking help. Young adults in particular are still reluctant in regards to seeing a therapist since they are ashamed, do not want to show weakness or they perceive their need for therapy as low. READ MORE

  5. 4. Self-reported voice symptoms and voice handicap during virtual teaching compared to face-to-face teaching : A survey-based study on Swedish teachers in high schools and institutions of higher education

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Blom Johansson: Logopedi

    Author : Maria Allebeck; Olivia Åberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Voice disorders; Work environment; School teachers; Distance learning; COVID-19; Röststörningar; Arbetsmiljö; Skollärare; Distansutbildning; Covid-19;

    Abstract : Purpose: Since the beginning of 2020, teachers all over the world have had to switch over to virtual teaching because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This change of teaching mode has unknown consequences on the vocal health of teachers. READ MORE

  6. 5. The use of and attitudes to voice amplification in higher education institutions

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Joshua David Ashok; [2020]
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    Abstract : Background: Voice is still the most important tool used by teachers, but voice is varied and subject to problems. Teachers who lecture for long hours or have taught for most of their professional lives, face issues such as voice discomfort, chronic voice disorders, occupational voice disorder, stress, physiological and psychological problems. READ MORE