Rehabilitation After Total Laryngectomy: An Integrated Protocol Remotely Delivered During COVID-19

The aim of this paper was to evaluate the results an integrated treatment delivered remotely laryngectomized patients with voice prosthesis. Eighteen were treated in groups co-led by a speech therapist and psychologist ("Online Group"). compared those 17 ("In-Person Group") previously studied. two obtained comparable on all parameters INFVo perceptual rating scale, DEP, ANX, PHO HOS areas Symptom Check List-90-Revised questionnaire, investigated WHOQOL-B questionnaire. "In-Person Group" statistically better Italian Self-Evaluation Communication Experiences after Laryngeal Cancer Although in-person favored acceptance new development conversational skills, telerehabilitation guaranteed adequate level assistance terms acquisition, prevention anxiety depression, recovery good QoL.