Initial Theoretical Discussion of Identity as Barrier and Facilitator in Voice Habilitation and Rehabilitation.

Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to review seminal identity theories grounded in social psychology and one concept from voice science and explain how this group may point to identity factors facilitating or impeding voice habilitation and rehabilitation.

Methods: Identity theories from the social psychology literature (Dramaturgical Theory, Self-Categorization Theory, Self-Determination Theory, Identity Negotiation Theory) and vocal congruence are described. Concepts are synthesized with voice science research to explore potential identity-behavior relations at play in voice habilitation and rehabilitation.

Integrative Review and Framework of Suggested Mechanisms in Primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia.

Purpose: Despite the high prevalence of primary muscle tension dysphonia (MTD-1), its underlying mechanisms and their interrelationships have yet to be fully identified. The objectives of this integrative review were (a) to describe and classify the suggested underlying mechanisms for MTD-1, (b) to appraise the empirical evidence supporting each of the proposed mechanisms, and (c) to summarize the information in an integrative model.

Method: PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL were searched for all publications pertaining to muscle tension dysphonia.

Scoping Review of Voice Therapy Adherence.

Objectives: The purpose of this scoping review was to summarize key findings in the voice therapy adherence literature for individuals with phonotraumatic lesions. The particular focus was to identify how adherence has been defined and measured (operationalization and criteria for successful adherence) and to describe variables which were found to have a positive, neutral, or negative relationship with adherence to voice therapy.

Methods: Data were identified and charted using the PRISMA-ScR protocol via searches of CINAHL, PsycINFO, Pubmed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science.

Ischemia in patients with no obstructive coronary artery disease: classification, diagnosis and treatment of coronary microvascular dysfunction.

Patients with coronary microvascular dysfunction represent a widespread population, and despite the good prognosis, many of them, because of the angina symptoms, have a poor quality of life with strong limitations in their daily activities. In 2017, a new classification of microvascular dysfunction as well as a new definition of ischemia in patients with no obstructive coronary artery disease became available. This new definition improves Kemp's initial work, where cardiac X syndrome was initially described.