Browsing by Author "Senkal, Ozgul Akin"

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Hoarseness in School-Aged Children and Effectiveness of Voice Therapy in International Classification of Functioning Framework
(2015) Senkal, Ozgul Akin; Ozer, Cem; 0000-0002-3554-8274; 0000-0002-6641-5300; 25998409; F-9493-2013; E-8576-2018; ABH-1785-2020
Objectives. The hoarseness in school-aged children disrupts the educational process because it affects the social progress, communication skills, and self-esteem of children. Besides otorhinolaryngological examination, the first treatment option is voice therapy when hoarseness occurs. The aim of the study was to determine the factors increasing the hoarseness in school-aged children by parental interview and to know preferable voice therapy on school-aged children within the frame of International Classification of Functioning (ICF). Study Design. Retrospective analysis of data gathered from patient files. Method. A total of 75 children (56 boys and 19 girls) were examined retrospectively. The age range of school-aged children is 7-14 years and average is 10.86 +/- 2.51. A detailed history was taken from parents of children involved in this study. Information about vocal habits of children was gathered within the frame of ICF and then the voice therapies of children were started by scheduling appointments by an experienced speech-language pathologist. Results. The differences between before and after voice therapy according to applied voice therapy methods, statistically significant differences were determined between maximum phonation time values and s/z rate. The relationship between voice therapy sessions and s/z rate with middle degree significance was found with physiological voice therapy sessions. According to ICF labels, most of voice complaints are matching with "body functions'' and "activity and limitations.'' Conclusions. The appropriate voice therapy methods for hoarseness in school-aged children must be chosen and applied by speech-language therapists. The detailed history, which is received from family during the examination, within the frame of ICF affects the processes of choosing the voice therapy method and application of them positively. Child's family is very important for a successful management.
Online evaluation of congenital amusia (tone deafness) in paediatric stuttering individuals
(2019) Cildirir, Bunyamin; Senkal, Ozgul Akin; Aydin, Erdinc; 0000-0002-3554-8274; 0000-0003-3607-8371; E-8779-2018; F-9493-2013
Introduction: Congenital amusia is a neurological dysfunction which is defined as an anomaly in pitch processing. This dysfunction might negatively affect individuals' pitch perception in both musical contexts and in speaking. Methods: In this study, an on-line MBEA test is used in order to evaluate musical pitch perception of 38 stutterers who receive speech therapy and 31 stutterers who do not receive speech therapy, in comparison with 70 fluent speaking individuals. Results: Between online MBEA scores of speech therapy receiving group and non-speech therapy group, any statistically substantial relation could not be detected (p > .05). Speech therapy receiving group scored better in online MBEA test that non-speech therapy group. Especially, together with the decrease in intensity of stuttering, the mean average of the test increases. A statistically substantial relation between the online MBEA scores of stutterer groups and the control group has been detected (p > .05). A linear relationship was seen between patients' age and online MBEA scores, at the rate of 28.3%. Conclusions: With accordance to findings in the study, it has been hypothesized that stuttering individuals might have problems in terms of musical pitch perception. HIGHLIGHTS Individuals who stuttering has tone deafness The Tone Deafness Evaluation Test will be an alternate evaluation instrument for developmental stuttering.
Short-Term Results of Neurelec Digisonic SP Cochlear Implantation in Prelingually Deafened Children
(2014) Senkal, Ozgul Akin; Hizal, Evren; Yavuz, Haluk; Yilmaz, Ismail; Ozluoglu, Levent Naci; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3554-8274; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9699-6783; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3320-204X; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1694-7608; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2150-0237; 23749057; F-9493-2013; A-5853-2018; F-6315-2015; AAJ-2992-2021; AAI-8020-2021
This paper examines the reports on the selection criteria and the post-operative performance of 25 children implanted with the Neurelec Digisonic SP. This study reported benefits from Neurelec Digisonic SP cochlear implant in auditory and speech perception outcomes. There has been a lack of studies into the additional factors such as level of the mothers' education and bilingualism, which is a factor that may have a significant effect on the success of cochlear implantation. This paper examines the reports on the reasons for the differences in performance and the post-operative performance of 25 children implanted with the Neurelec Digisonic SP. Meaningful Auditory Integration Scale and Meaningful Use of Speech Scale questionnaires were used just before 3, 6, 12, and 18 months following implantation. Electrode array was inserted without difficulty in all cases, with no complications to date. This is a retrospective and cross-sectional study and all the data were collected between March 2010 and December 2012. Auditory performance improved over time for up to 12 months after implantation. Our experience indicates that the Neurelec Digisonic SP cochlear implant system in children under the age of two is relatively safe and reliable. The Neurelec Digisonic SP device surgery can be performed without complications. Auditory performance results support the effectiveness of early implantation. These important findings further support the importance of professionals working very closely with parents or especially mothers and enhancing their involvement in achieving therapy goals to develop auditory skills and speech in young children following cochlear implantation.