Abstract
Clinical observation indicates that voice acceptance depends on the method of restoration and that the personality and interpersonal relations of the laryngectomee might well affect the success of rehabilitation programmes. A review of the literature reveals a dearth of empirical and controlled research in this area. The Department of Otolaryngology and the Department of Psychology at Wuerzburg University are currently trying to determine the psycho-social aspects of different methods of voice restoration and general social adjustment. We have tried to answer two questions: (1) What socio-psychological factors influence voice restoration via prosthesis compared with other methods of voice restoration? (2) How relevant is intelligibility as a factor in patient communication and social adaptability?
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