Reabilitação vocal em pacientes com doença de Parkinson: fatores interferentes*** Vocal rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson disease: interfering factors

Background: vocal rehabilitation of patients with idiopathic Parkinson disease. Aim: to describe the interfering factors in the vocal rehabilitation of five individuals with Parkinson disease and to present the modifications in the oral communication. Method: interviews and pre and post vocal treatment assessments were carried out using the Lee Silverman Voice treatment method (LVST). Results: articulation improvement was observed, as well as improvements in the vocal loudness and quality, generating satisfaction among the patients and family. Conclusion: the analyses of factors that contributed to the therapy process or made it difficult indicate aspects that must be taken into consideration to obtain effective results.