Perceptual Assessment of Velopharyngeal Dysfunction by Otolaryngology Residents

Conclusion
Perceptual training of otolaryngology residents has the potential to improve their ratings of hypernasal speech. Length of time in residency may not be best predictor of perceptual skill. Training modalities incorporating practice with hypernasal speech samples could improve rater skills and should be studied more extensively.

Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - November 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Butts, S. C., Truong, A., Forde, C., Stefanov, D. G., Marrinan, E. Tags: Pediatric Otolaryngology Source Type: research