ASHA 2017 Convention Program - 230

As of July 31, 2017

CC/505
(Lvl 2)

GI
TBI
Intermediate
Research

5179

Serial Updating
Task Performance
in Veterans With &
Without History of
Mild Traumatic
Brain Injury

Tamiko Azuma, Arizona St U;
Karen Gallagher, Arizona St U;
Katherine Tully, NSSLHA

In veterans, persistent self-reported symptoms related
to mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are not consistently
confirmed by clinical assessment. In this study, a modified
serial addition task was administered to veterans with and
without mTBI. The mTBI group performed poorer than the
control group in the later trial blocks. Interestingly, selfrating of memory was a stronger predictor of performance
than mTBI. The results support the validity of self-reported
cognitive symptoms in veterans.

FR
CC/505
10:30AM-11:00AM (Lvl 2)

GI
TBI
Introductory
Research

5180

Friendship Quality,
Friendship Quantity &
Social Participation in
Adults with
Traumatic
Brain Injury

Margaret Flynn, U of WisconsinMadison; Lyn Turkstra, McMaster U

Adults with TBI often report loss of friendships and
reduced social participation. This is concerning because
friendships are associated with numerous positive social
and emotional benefits. Our study contributes to existing
literature on social participation in adults with TBI and
provides new information on friendship quantity and
quality in adults with TBI as compared to uninjured adults.
The session will review findings of our study, discuss
clinical applications, and explore areas for future research.

FR
CC/505
11:00AM-11:30AM (Lvl 2)

GI
TBI
Intermediate
Research

5181

The Effect of Anxiety
& Working Memory
on Decision-Making
Patterns in Young
Military Veterans

Karen Gallagher, Arizona St U;
Tamiko Azuma, Arizona St U;
McKayla Tully, Arizona St U

Decision-making is a relevant aspect of executive function
for veterans entering college, as it has implications for
daily decision-making and learning. In this study, the
roles of working memory and anxiety were examined in
the Iowa Gambling Task. Results provide evidence that
WM supports monitoring response outcomes to obtain an
overall advantageous outcome. It also provides evidence
that anxiety plays a different role, directing choices based
on reducing the frequency of the aversive feedback.

FR
8:00AM-8:30AM

CC/513
(Lvl 2)

SLP
VAC
Intermediate
Research

5182

A Study of VHI Scores
and Acoustic Features
in Street Vendors as
Occupational
Voice Users

Yaser Natour, Dept of Hearing &
Speech Sciences, Faculty of Rehab
Sciences, U of Jordan; Wesam
Darawsheh, Dept of Occupational
Therapy, Faculty of Rehab Sciences,
U of Jordan; Sara Bashiti, Birzeit U;
Majd Wari, Birzeit U; Juhayna Taha,
Birzeit U; Thair Odeh, Birzeit U

VHI-Arab scores and F0, Jitter%, Shimmer%, and SNR of 88
participants (44 street vendors, 44 controls) were analyzed.
Significant difference in VHI scores (p <0.05) and the SNR
(p=0.016) were found. Significant difference in F0, Jitter%,
SNR among subgroups of street vendors by work hours per
week (p <0.05) and Jitter% (p <0.05) by educational level
were found. Perception of voice handicap and a possible
effect on vocal quality in street vendors were noted.

FR
8:30AM-9:00AM

CC/513
(Lvl 2)

SLP
VAC
Intermediate
Research

5183

Preliminary Effects
of Sustained
Whispered Speech on
Voice Measures.

Anumitha Venkatraman, Purdue U;
Anusha Sundarrajan, Purdue U; Sara
Loerch, Purdue U; Preeti Sivasankar,
Purdue U

Whispered speech is characterized by turbulent airflow at
the level of the glottis. Although, whispering is perceived
as harmful to the voice, there is no consensus on the
effects of whispered speech. We investigated the effects
of sustained (45 minutes) whispered speech versus
loud speech on voice measures in 32 healthy subjects.
Both whispered and loud speech negatively affected
aerodynamic and acoustic voice measurement, but no
significant differences were found between the two
speaking conditions.

FR
9:00AM-9:30AM

CC/513
(Lvl 2)

SLP
VAC
Intermediate
Prof Educ

5184

Shared Medical
Appointments for
Unexplained
Chronic Cough

Michelle Adessa, Cleveland Clinic;
Andrew Bowen, Cleveland Clinic
Lerner Coll of Medicine; Rachel
Taliercio, Cleveland Clinic; Paul
Bryson, Cleveland Clinic

Unexplained chronic cough is a complex and challenging
condition with a high prevalence and large health care
burden. Current treatment algorithms are equally as
complex and involve various pharmacological
interventions. Previous research asserts that behavioral
intervention by SLPs is effective when patients have been
refractory to other treatments. We present a new,
interdisciplinary model which not only introduces
SLPs earlier in the treatment process, but delivers care
via Shared Medical Appointments for group
behavioral therapy.

FR
9:30AM-10:00AM

CC/513
(Lvl 2)

SLP
VAC
Intermediate
Research

5185

Assessing Need
& Feasibility of a
Behavioral Cough
Suppression (BCST)
Screening Tool

Laurie Slovarp, U of Montana; Emma
Bozarth, U of Montana; Sarah Popp,
U of Montana; Amy Glaspey, U of
Montana

This research explored the need and feasibility of creating a
screening tool to identify candidates for behavioral cough
suppression therapy (BCST). Study I investigated referral
and practice patterns of 126 speech-language pathologists
(SLPs) who treat patients with chronic cough (CC). Study II
explored self-report variables of 58 patients with CC and
how those variables were associated with success of BCST.

FR
9:30AM-10:00AM

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