The use of non-speech oral-motor exercises among Indian speech-language pathologists to treat speech disorders: An online survey

Thomas, Roha M.; Kaipa, Ramesh

doi:10.4102/sajcd.v62i1.82

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“…A significant number of speech pathologists preferred the application of oral motor exercises. (1) Two hundred and seven speech pathologists responded to the current work, most of them had an age range of 30-40 years, 108 (52%) participants were the women. Eighty-nine speech-language pathologists (45.4%) had a degree of master's, others hold a degree of bachelors.…”

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“…Language is a set of accustomed signs, not importantly produce or even expressed (any set of signs, characteristics, or emblem that give meaning, along with written words): a conversated language. 1 Speech is produced not alone by motor procedures, in fact by phonemic and semantic principles, it takes variety of formations depending on their special tasks. Speech is conceivably more adjustable and flexible than all human actions and motor activity.…”

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Knowledge, Awareness and Practice of Oral Motor Exercises among Speech and Language Therapists/Pathologists in Various Disorders

Malik¹,

Rashid²,

Khan³

et al. 2022

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Background: Oral motor exercises are widely used for treatment of speech disorders by the speech and language pathologists worldwide. Oral motor exercises are oral activities that impact speech production without actually producing speech. These activities include lateral tongue movements, crumpling of lips, panting of cheeks, breathing out and swallowing. Speech and language pathologists in many countries carry on with the use oral motor exercises for treatment of various speech disorders in their therapy sessions. Objective: This study was designed to investigate the knowledge, awareness and practice of oral motor exercises among speech and language pathologists in various disorders. Methodology: A standardized questionnaire from the article “The use of oral motor exercises among Indian speech and language pathologists to treat speech disorders” was taken by permission of author. The questionnaire future betrothed to extract information regarding the use of oral motor exercises. 207 participants were addressed. Participants were Pakistani speech and language pathologists. The questionnaire contains three sections. First section consists of demographic information, second and third sections extract information from the pathologists who did and did not choose to use oral motor exercises, respectively. A written consent was taken from the pathologists to participate in this research work and then questionnaire was given to fill. Descriptive statistics were implemented to analyze answers. Observational cross-sectional study was used and data was gathered from SLPs at University of Lahore. Results: Ninety-one (91%) of the speech and language pathologists who responded to the questionnaire demonstrates that they use oral motor exercises to treat speech disorders. Conclusion: The results tells that the percentage of speech and language pathologists preferring to use oral motor exercises is same as the results of other studies done in other countries. The Pakistani speech and language pathologists prefer to use oral motor exercises on base of multitude of beliefs. It is very important for speech and language pathologists to use the principles of evidence-based practice while using oral motor exercises to provide high quality clinical care. Keywords: oral motor exercises, treating speech disorders, speech therapy.

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Knowledge, Awareness and Practice of Oral Motor Exercises among Speech and Language Therapists/Pathologists in Various Disorders

Malik¹,

Rashid²,

Khan³

et al. 2022

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“…The current study employed a survey research design to determine the faculty and student perspective on using MCQs and essay and short answer questions in their courses as well as their rationale for the preference. Survey research is an inexpensive and appropriate tool for collecting responses from participants over a specific topic (Kotrlik and Higgins, 2001; Thomas and Kaipa, 2015). The Institutional Review Board at the authors' institution approved the current study.…”

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Multiple choice questions and essay questions in curriculum

Kaipa

2020

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PurposeMultiple-choice questions (MCQs) and essays and short answer questions are the most common assessment protocols instructors use in their classrooms. However, the reliability and validity of these assessment protocols are controversial. The current study employed a survey research design using Qualtrics to determine the faculty and student perspective on using MCQs and essay and short answer questions in their courses as well as their rationale for the preference.Design/methodology/approachEighty-five students and 67 faculty within the social sciences discipline participated in the study.Findings65% of the students strongly preferred MCQs over essays and short answer questions. However, faculty did not show a strong preference for one or the other form of assessment (52.30% selected essays and short answer questions, and 47.69% preferred MCQs) in their courses. The study also explores why the students and faculty prefer one form of assessment over the other.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings of this study helped to understand the current assessment practices in a classroom from a faculty and student perspective.Originality/valueThis is one of few studies that evaluated the faculty as well as student perspective on the use of MCQs and essays and short answer questions in the curriculum across the social science discipline.

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“…Commonly, SLPs use oral motor exercises to support speech and swallowing function and rehabilitation (Marshalla, 2008). Oral motor exercises involve the use of sensory stimulation, repetitive movements (sometimes against resistance) that target the musculature of the oropharynx such as the lips, tongue, jaw, soft palate, and pharynx, with the aim to improve movement and strength for speech and swallowing (Kent, 2015;Thomas & Kaipa, 2015). While there is limited evidence regarding the outcomes of these exercises, the literature indicates that SLPs continue to use such exercises in their intervention for increasing tone and strength with clients, for example, those with obstructive sleep apnea, swallowing difficulties, drooling, and speech sound disorders (Kent, 2015;Thomas & Kaipa, 2015).…”

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Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Myofunctional Devices Used in Speech Pathology Treatment: A Systematic Quantitative Review of the Literature

Shortland

Hewat

Vertigan

et al. 2021

Am J Speech Lang Pathol

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Purpose A growing number of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are using orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) and/or myofunctional devices (MDs) in the treatment of their clients. However, governing bodies suggest SLPs carefully consider the availability and quality of evidence in the utilization of these therapies in speech-language pathology treatment. The purpose of this study was to review the existing evidence for OMT and MDs used by SLPs. Method A systematic quantitative review was conducted using key search terms in three electronic platforms housing multiple databases, along with a hand search, to identify additional literature. All studies published in English in full text were included if they reported pre- and posttreatment data of OMT and/or MDs provided by an SLP. Data were extracted and analyzed by the first author and confirmed by the co-authors. Results Twenty-eight studies met the criteria for inclusion in the review. Two thirds were published in the last decade and involved the use of OMT/MDs targeting multiple areas of speech pathology intervention within the same study, that is, swallowing, breathing, oral hygiene, and speech production. Majority of studies were rated as low level of evidence. All studies used OMT, with very few using MDs. While the assessment, treatment protocols, and outcome measures were highly variable, all of the studies reported an improvement in the function of the orofacial systems posttreatment. Few studies reported long-term follow-up data. Almost half of the studies recommended the use of OMT/MDs in a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team or in conjunction with other therapy. Conclusions There has been an increase in literature over the last decade in SLPs' use of OMT; however, there are only a small number of studies to date that explore the use of MDs. There is a growing body of evidence to support the use of OMT and MDs within a multidisciplinary team for people with communication and swallow difficulties. However, development of future research should consider investigating assessment and outcome measures, optimal dosage, and service delivery.

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The use of non-speech oral-motor exercises among Indian speech-language pathologists to treat speech disorders: An online survey

Cited by 10 publications

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Knowledge, Awareness and Practice of Oral Motor Exercises among Speech and Language Therapists/Pathologists in Various Disorders

Knowledge, Awareness and Practice of Oral Motor Exercises among Speech and Language Therapists/Pathologists in Various Disorders

Multiple choice questions and essay questions in curriculum

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Myofunctional Devices Used in Speech Pathology Treatment: A Systematic Quantitative Review of the Literature

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