BACKGROUND: The perceptual assessment of velopharyngeal function during speech presents some limitations due to its subjectivity. AIM: To propose a method for velopharyngeal function rating based on hypernasality, nasal air emission and compensatory articulation deficits scores. CONCLUSION: The proposed method shows several advantages in terms of clinical and research documentation and for an adequate follow-up of therapeutic and surgical outcomes.
BACKGROUND: The perceptual assessment of velopharyngeal function during speech presents some limitations due to its subjectivity. AIM: To propose a method for velopharyngeal function rating based on hypernasality, nasal air emission and compensatory articulation deficits scores. CONCLUSION: The proposed method shows several advantages in terms of clinical and research documentation and for an adequate follow-up of therapeutic and surgical outcomes.