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What are voice intervention strategies? A theoretical framework about the delivery methods used in voice intervention

¿Cuáles son las estrategias de intervención vocal? Una propuesta teórica de las prácticas en terapia vocal

Arturo Flores; Jaime Crisosto-Alarcón

http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1982-0216/202628110224 Revista CEFAC, vol.28, n1, e10224, 2026
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Abstract

Purpose: to propose a theoretical framework for the therapeutic strategies employed in voice therapy, aimed at informing and guiding the therapeutic planning process.

Methods: a qualitative critical review was undertaken employing a conceptual, model-oriented approach. Intentional sampling of specialized literature in the field was conducted to identify evidence and conceptual foundations supporting the model.

Literature Review: five voice intervention strategies are proposed: restoration, adaptation, support, strengthening, and accompaniment. Their use is contextualized within the therapeutic process, considering the intervention's aims and goals, as well as the transversal aspects of voice intervention, such as the roles adopted by the patient and the clinician, the availability of resources, and the therapeutic decision-making process.

Conclusions: this proposal aims to be a tool in the therapeutic planning process, which should be understood as a flexible process, requiring constant analysis of its components.

Keywords

Treatment Planning; Voice Therapy; Voice Intervention; Aim; Goal

Resumen

Objetivo: proponer un marco teórico sobre las estrategias terapéuticas empleadas en terapia de la voz con el fin de que sean consideradas en el proceso de planificación terapéutica.

Métodos: se realizó una revisión crítica cualitativa con un enfoque conceptual de tipo modélico. Se realizó un muestreo intencionado de literatura especializada en el área para identificar evidencia y soporte conceptual del modelo.

Revisión de Literatura: se proponen cinco estrategias de intervención vocal: de restitución, de adaptación, de soporte, de potenciación y de acompañamiento. Su uso se contextualiza dentro del proceso terapéutico, considerando los objetivos y propósito de la intervención, y considera aspectos transversales de la intervención vocal como los roles adoptados por el usuario y el terapeuta, la disponibilidad de recursos a considerar para la intervención vocal y el proceso de toma de decisiones terapéuticas.

Conclusiones: esta propuesta pretende ser una herramienta para el proceso de planificación terapéutica, el cual debe entenderse como un proceso flexible que requiere un análisis constante de sus componentes.

Palabras clave

Planificación Terapéutica; Terapia de Voz; Intervención de Voz; Objetivo

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