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- The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a telepractice-based intensive voice feminization therapy program for transgender women.
- Nine out of ten participants completed 12 sessions of therapy, which included resonant voice techniques and exercises, leading to significant improvements in voice-related measures.
- Although promising results were found regarding voice femininity and quality of life, the study's limitations included a small sample size and the absence of a control group, suggesting the need for further research.
Article Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this pilot study is to investigate the efficacy of an intensive voice feminization therapy program provided via telepractice.
Methods: A total of 10 transgender women participated, with nine completing the therapy program. All participants received 12 sessions of resonant voice therapy in combination with Vocal Function Exercises and voice hygiene, which were completed within 4weeks. Acoustic and aerodynamic measures, auditory-perceptual ratings, Trans Woman Voice Questionnaire (TWVQ) and self-rated voice femininity were conducted before and after treatment.
Results: Statistical analysis showed significant improvements in acoustic measures such as fundamental frequency and semitones, TWVQ scores, auditory-perceptual ratings and self-perception of voice femininity after intensive voice therapy.
Conclusions: This study provides preliminary evidence to suggest that transgender women can benefit from intensive voice therapy when provided via telepractice, with a more feminine voice and better self-perceived voice-related quality of life. The limitations of this study were that the single-group study design lacked a control group for comparison, and the small sample size. Therefore, a randomize controlled and follow-up study with a larger sample size, exploring the effects of different treatment modalities on transgender women's voices is warranted.
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