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M Pannbacker

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At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1995

The perceptions of stutterers by people who stutter.

Twenty-five persons who stutter completed a questionnaire asking respondents to list adjectives describing four hypothetical stutterers: a female child, male child, female adult and male adult stutterer. The majority of reported adjectives concerned negative stereotypical personality traits, indicating descriptions of stutterers by a group of persons who stutter that were similar to descriptions given by fluent subject groups. Implications of these findings are discussed.

Adult↗
PubMed1994

Responses to telephone inquiries made to craniofacial treatment teams.

This report is a follow-up to an earlier research project concerning composition and function of self-identified teams listed in the ACP-CFA 1990 Membership-Team Directory. We address the types of responses provided by personnel answering telephones for teams listed in a recent Directory. Sixty of the 228 teams listed in the continental United States were randomly selected and divided into 2 groups of 30 each. One group was telephoned by an ACP-CFA member who is the parent of a patient with cleft palate; the other group was telephoned by a graduate student in speech-language pathology. Data indicate that Directory listing does not assure access to information pertinent to cleft lip, palate, and craniofacial anomalies; different type and manner of responses were made to the 2 callers; and inadequate information was often provided by the personnel who answer the telephones. Implications include the need for more training of personnel in responding to telephone inquiry and cautious use of the directory listings as a resource for referral.

Chi-Square Distribution↗
PubMed1993

Parents' attitudes toward family involvement in cleft palate treatment.

Families exert a powerful influence upon their members and can be a significant resource in cleft palate treatment. The purposes of this study were to gather information about (1) the characteristics and attitudes of families whose children are treated for cleft palate; (2) the extent to which parents participate in decisions about treatment; and (3) parents' ideas about their participation. A 32-item survey questionnaire was distributed to 75 parents in Florida, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. Forty-two survey forms (56%) were completed and returned for analysis. The majority of parents (57%) were satisfied with their present involvement in team treatment services; however, 36% wished for more involvement, and 7% wished for less involvement.

Attitude to Health↗
PubMed1992

Survey of services and practices of cleft palate-craniofacial teams.

Questionnaire data about services and practices of cleft palate-craniofacial teams were obtained from 63 teams in 35 states. Findings indicate the following: (1) research was the least frequently conducted activity, although 73 percent of the teams indicated that they conducted research; and (2) the majority of those responding regarded cinefluoroscopy, endoscopy, perceptual assessment, oral examination, and videoendoscopy as important procedures, yet most patients (90%) seen by these teams did not receive instrumental assessment of velopharyngeal function.

Attitude↗
PubMed1992

Medical students' knowledge of and exposure to cleft palate.

To compare the knowledge and experience of medical students in 1989 with that of those surveyed in 1973, a questionnaire about the various aspects of cleft palate was completed by 209 medical students from West Virginia University and the Louisiana State University Medical Center at Shreveport and New Orleans. Results revealed that 1989 students were more familiar with the embryology of cleft palate, racial and gender differences, and intellectual and psychologic issues (p less than .05). In contrast, the 1973 students were more able to define cleft palate, submucous cleft palate, and pharyngeal flap. There was no difference between the two groups of students in the amount of clinical exposure to cleft palate. These findings support the need for greater emphasis on cleft palate at the pre- and postdoctoral levels, as well as within continuing education programs. As part of current programs, the standard of practice of multidisciplinary team management for an individual with cleft palate should be underscored.

Cleft Palate↗
PubMed1991

Dental students' knowledge of an exposure to cleft palate.

A questionnaire was administered to 108 dental students from West Virginia University to assess their knowledge of cleft palate. Results revealed areas of deficiency in basic knowledge and exposure to clefting. When these data were compared to those from an earlier study (Lass et al., 1973) differences were found of varying type. A comparison between dental and medical students revealed that the basic knowledge of cleft palate and associated problems were not different between the two groups. However, the dental students had done more reading than the medical students and had the topic of cleft palate included in their coursework.

Cleft Palate↗
PubMed1990

Speech-language pathologists' opinions on the management of velopharyngeal insufficiency.

A 16-item questionnaire designed to survey opinions on the management of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) was distributed to all members (N = 296) of the American Cleft Palate Association who were speech-language pathologists. Questionnaires were completed by 173 respondents (58.4 percent). There were differences of opinion among speech-language pathologists on various management issues related to VPI, including the value of instrumental assessment of VPI, the importance of oral examination of velopharyngeal function, and the effectiveness of speech therapy in the treatment of VPI. The implications of these findings for clinical training in VPI are discussed.

Adenoidectomy↗
PubMed1990

Integrating perceptual and instrumental procedures in the assessment of velopharyngeal insufficiency.

Although technology for the instrumental assessment of velopharyngeal function has advanced, management decisions still too often depend only on subjective perceptual analyses. Both perceptual and instrumental appraisal are necessary for adequate assessment. Instrumental assessment is essential prior to surgical or other long-term management. The assessment is only as valid as the instruments used. If such instruments are not readily available, clinicians should refer patients to centers where they are available and these examinations are routinely performed.

Humans↗
PubMed1986

Survey of public awareness and knowledge of cleft palate.

The purpose of this survey was to determine the general public's awareness and knowledge of cleft palate. Telephone questionnaires were completed by a random sample of 1,200 persons, 200 in each of six cities within four states. The results indicated only limited information and awareness of cleft palate. Suggestions for improving general public awareness and educational programs are discussed.

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