Publications by authors named "Diego Figliolia"
Article Synopsis
- This study validated the Sunderland Tracheoesophageal Perceptual Scale (SToPS) in Italian to assess its reliability among different raters, focusing on laryngectomized patients with voice prosthesis.
- The validation process included translating the scale, gathering data from 60 patients and 12 healthcare professionals, and evaluating speech samples through perceptual assessments and statistical analysis.
- Results indicated that experienced speech-language therapists had better reliability in ratings, achieving a good level of agreement, which confirms the Italian SToPS as a reliable assessment tool for tracheoesophageal voice.
