Standardization of Videorecorded Speech Samples for Children with Cleft Palate: Methods to Facilitate High-Quality Speech Outcomes Data Collection

Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2023 Nov 28:10556656231217645. doi: 10.1177/10556656231217645. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Collection of high-quality videorecorded speech samples is essential for speech outcomes research.SOLUTION: Cleft palate team SLPs were trained to collect standard videorecorded speech samples in the clinic setting across 20 sites in North America. Standard training and equipment was provided.WHAT WE DID THAT IS NEW: Quality management procedures were developed and utilized to verify video quality and protocol adherence. Over 97% of speech samples collected by trained SLPs met defined quality standards.PMID:38013453 | DOI:10.1177/10556656231217645

Source: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal - November 28, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Adriane L Baylis Caitlin E Cummings Kari M Lien Thomas J Sitzman Richard E Kirschner Kathy L Chapman CORNet and VPI-OPS Consortiums and Americleft Speech Group Source Type: research