Rehabilitation of Laryngectomised Patients Adapted (ECPG)

- Introduction, purpose, scope and audience

➡️Introduction

Treatment for cancer of the larynx, or voice box, will cause changes in the way patients’ voice sound. Phoniatricians can help.

➡️Scope:

The scope of the guideline provides a brief overview of the rehabilitation of total laryngectomy (e.g. current policy and practice) as well as the key issues that will be considered in the guideline that is related to adult patients having total laryngectomy. The guidelines should improve the clinical practice of the clinicians in assessing and treating those patients with the best evidence-based practice methods.

➡️Target audience:

Phoniatricians, ENT surgeons, critical care physicians, radiotherapists, oncology physicians and nurses who are dealing with adults with total laryngectomy.