Clinical Practice Guideline: Hoarseness (Dysphonia) (Update)

Clinical Practice Guideline: Hoarseness (Dysphonia) (Update)

The primary purpose of this guideline is to improve the quality of care for patients with dysphonia, based on current best evidence. Expert consensus to fill evidence gaps, when used, is explicitly stated and supported with a detailed evidence profile for transparency. Specific objectives of the guideline are to reduce inappropriate variations in care, produce optimal health outcomes, and minimize harm.

Update Leadership

Robert J. Stachler, MD (Chair); David O. Francis, MD, MS (Assistant Chair); Seth R. Schwartz, MD, MPH (Methodologist)

Guideline Update Group

Cecelia C. Damask, DO; German Paul Digoy, MD; Evelyn C. Granieri, MD, MPH, MSEd; Helene J. Krouse, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, CORLN; Scott J. McCoy, DMA; Daniel R. Ouellette, MD; Rita R. Patel, PhD, CCC-SLP; Charles W. Reavis; Libby Jo. Smith, DO; Marshall Smith, MD; Steven W. Strode, MD, MEd, MPH; Peak Woo, MD

Endorsements

American Academy Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA), Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head-Neck Nurses (SOHN), National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (NSDA), American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA), American laryngological Association (ALA), American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association (ASHA), American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)

Affirmation of Value

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

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