International Perspectives on Voice Disorders

Edited by Edwin Man-Lai Yiu

Publication date:

15 January 2013

Publisher

Multilingual Matters

Dimensions:

234x156mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781847698735

This book provides a state-of-the-art account of voice research and issues in clinical voice practice. The contributors are all voice experts and bring a range of international perspectives to the volume, which includes chapters focusing on Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, the UK and the USA. This is a pioneering work that brings together previously unpublished cutting-edge research and evaluations of clinical practice.

Section A - Current Issues in Voice Assessment and Intervention: A World Perspective

Ch 1. Australia (Dr Jenni Oates, Dr Jan Baker & Dr Anne Vertigan)

Ch 2. Belgium (Dr Marc de Bodt & Dr Bernadette Timmermans/ Kristiane Van Lierde)

Ch 3. Brazil (Dr Mara Behlau, Dr Gisele Oliveira, Dr Glaucya Madazio & Dr Rosiane Yamasaki)

Ch 4. China (Prof Wen Xu & Prof Demin Han)

Ch 5. Hong Kong (Dr Estella Ma & Triska Lee)

Ch 6. Israel (Dr Ofer Amir)

Ch 7. Japan (Dr Koichi Tsunoda)

Ch 8. United Kingdom (Prof Paul Carding)

Ch 9. USA (Dr Tanya Eadie & Dr Edie Hapner)

Section B - Contemporary Voice Research: A World Perspective

Ch 10. Current voice research in Japan (Dr Shigeru Hirano)

Ch 11. Current approaches for vocal fold regeneration (USA - Dr Nicole Li & Prof Kittie Verdolini Abbot)

Ch 12. Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment for Functional Dysphonia (United Kingdom - Prof Paul Carding)

Ch 13. Acupuncture and voice treatment (Hong Kong - Prof Edwin Yiu)

Ch 14. Motor learning and voice disorders (Hong Kong - Dr Estella Ma & Prof Edwin Yiu)

Ch 15. Contemporary voice research: A China perspective (China - Prof Jiangping Kong & Dr Gaowu Wang)

Ch 16. Instrumental analysis of professional voice users in the clinical setting (Australia - Dr Cate Madill & Dr Tricia McCabe)

Ch 17. Dysphonic severity measurement (Belgium - Dr Marc de Bodt & Dr Youri Maryn)

This work is an exceptional compendium of insights and opinions provided by voice experts from around the world. It provides a unique vision of current concepts in voice care and research, as well as guidance on questions that require future study.