Background:
Group voice therapy is an effective and cost-efficient approach for managing voice disorders. As telepractice becomes more common in clinical practice, questions have arisen about its impact on patient engagement and retention. Understanding dropout patterns is essential for improving therapy adherence and outcomes.
Objective:
To examine whether the service delivery model of group voice therapy affects patient dropout rates, and to identify factors associated with attrition.
Methods:
This study analyzes data from 120 adult patients with functional voice disorders who were randomly assigned to either telepractice or face-to-face group voice therapy. Dropout rates between the two groups will be compared. Additional variables, including gender, severity of voice disorder, and vocal diagnosis, will be evaluated to explore their relationship with therapy attrition.
Results:
Preliminary findings indicate a higher dropout rate among patients in the telepractice group compared to those in the face-to-face group. Further analysis will assess how demographic and clinical factors contribute to this difference.
Conclusion:
Service delivery model appears to influence patient retention in group voice therapy. By identifying and modifying factors associated with dropout, clinicians can enhance therapy attendance and improve treatment outcomes, particularly in remote care settings.