Temporal Variables in Voice Therapy

Massed versus spaced practice in vocology: effect of a short‐term intensive voice training versus a longer‐term traditional voice training

“…, De Bodt et al . ). This study aims to explore the motor learning principle ‘distribution of practice’ in our field.…”

“…A literature overview by De Bodt et al . () between 1975 and May 2013 showed that voice therapy lasts an average of 9.25 weeks distributed over 10.87 sessions of mostly 30 or 60 min and occurs once or twice a week, although substantial geographical differences were observed.…”

“…Practice sessions in vocology are traditionally organized according a spaced practice schedule with weekly sessions spread over several weeks to months (Carding et al 1999, Chen et al 2007, Fischer et al 2009, Bergan 2010, Demmink-Geertman and Dejonckere 2010. A literature overview by De Bodt et al (2015) between 1975 and May 2013 showed that voice therapy lasts an average of 9.25 weeks distributed over 10.87 sessions of mostly 30 or 60 min and occurs once or twice a week, although substantial geographical differences were observed.…”

“…In contrast with most medical and pharmaceutical therapies, the optimal dosage for voice therapy or training is unknown (De Bodt et al 2015, Roy 2012. The exact frequency and duration used today depends on several factors, such as the medical prescription, rules of reimbursement, the specific vocal pathology and its severity, the type of therapy or training, the client's limitations and expectations, and upcoming vocal performances (Mueller and Larson 1992, De Bodt et al 2008a, Van Lierde et al 2007, 2010a.…”

“…The exact frequency and duration used today depends on several factors, such as the medical prescription, rules of reimbursement, the specific vocal pathology and its severity, the type of therapy or training, the client's limitations and expectations, and upcoming vocal performances (Mueller and Larson 1992, De Bodt et al 2008a, Van Lierde et al 2007, 2010a. Having standardized guidelines in terms of the ideal frequency and duration for voice therapy and training could be a merit for both the patient/client, the voice therapist/coach, and the healthcare system (Patel et al 2011, Wenke et al 2014, De Bodt et al 2015.…”