Publications

Scholarly Journals--Submitted

  • Reid, E. W., Murry, T., & Nobriga, C. V. (submitted). Spasmodic dysphonia: Continuing phonetic analyses. (09/2022)
  • Hilchey, R., & Nobriga, C. (submitted). The effects of Lee Silverman Voice Therapy on the transfeminine voice. (06/2022)
  • Hilchey, R., & Nobriga, C. (submitted). The effects of Lee Silverman Voice Therapy on the transfeminine voice.  (2022)
  • Reid, E. W., Murry, T., & Nobriga, C. V. (submitted). Spasmodic dysphonia: Continuing phonetic analyses. (2022)

Scholarly Journals--Published

  • Reid, E. W. & Nobriga, C. V. (2022). Spasmodic dysphonia: Introductory phonetic analyses. Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699206.2022.2096483 -Impact factor: 1.649 (2020, 5-year) Adductor spasmodic dysphonia (ADSD) is a neurological dystonia characterised by involuntary adductor spasms of the larynx during speech. Spasm frequency is often reported to increase during syllables that begin with voiced speech sounds, especially glottal stops. Because of its underlying physical and acoustic complexities, the voicing contrast in American English (AE) appears unlikely to interact consistently with a singular physical phenomenon like laryngeal spasm. This retrospective study investigated additional phonetic contrasts and their relationship to spasm frequency. Standardised, 144-word recordings of 36 participants with adductor spasmodic dysphonia were analysed. Productions were coded for rater-perceived syllable stress, voiced/voiceless onset, vowel/consonant onset, and word-onset place and manner of production. Phonetic contexts were compared using independent sample t-tests and Kruskal-Wallis statistics. Contexts in which spasm varied significantly included stressed/unstressed syllables, content/function words, and multisyllabic/monosyllabic words. Study results reaffirm the clinical usefulness of standardised ADSD/ABSD sentences during differential diagnosis but conflict with previous studies that report a connection between ADSD spasm and phoneme voicing. (07/2022) (link)
  • Reid, E. W. & Nobriga, C. V. (2022). Spasmodic dysphonia: Introductory phonetic analyses. Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699206.2022.2096483  (2022)
  • Lowe, S. M., & Nobriga, C. V. (2021). Head and neck cancer in a rural population: Needs and access to speech and swallowing services. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 30, 1116-1133. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_AJSLP-20-00223 -Impact factor: 1.486 (2019), 1.861 (5-year) Purpose  The aim of this study was to explore the beliefs, access, and motivations of individuals with head and neck cancer (HNC) living in a rural community in the United States, regarding their speech and swallowing deficits. Method  A convenience sample of nine patient participants with HNC and nine caregiver participants completed in-depth, semistructured interviews regarding their experiences with HNC diagnosis and treatment. The researchers utilized a thematic networks approach to analyze the qualitative data obtained. Results  Primary results of the study were a set of common themes emerging from 735 units for analysis, arranged into 34 basic themes, nine organizing themes, and four global themes. The resulting networks centered around quality of life impact, coping, health literacy, and access. Direct quotes from the participants are utilized to illustrate response categories. Conclusions  Individuals with HNC and their caregivers living in rural communities in the United States appear to represent a unique subset of the HNC population. While they present similarly in most areas, they display unique tendencies in the areas of psychological coping, health literacy, and access. Provision of practical, pertinent information that can be accessed by patients and caregivers alike outside the hospital is suggested to better serve this community. (05/2021) (link)
  • Lowe, S. M., & Nobriga, C. V. (2021). Head and neck cancer in a rural population: Needs and access to speech and swallowing services. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 30, 1116-1133. https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_AJSLP-20-00223   (2021)
  • Szynkiewicz, S. H., Nobriga, C. V., Cheung, A., Khoury, L., Piven, M., & Quibin, K. (2020). Mental practice using motor imagery in dysphagia rehabilitation: A survey of practicing speech-language pathologists. Seminars in Speech and Language, 41(5), 349-364. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1709204   (2020)
  • Szynkiewicz, S. H., Kamarunas, E., Drulia, T., Nobriga, C. V., Griffin, L., & O’Donoghue, C. R. (2020). A randomized controlled trial comparing physical and mental lingual exercise for healthy older adults. Dysphagia, 41(5), 349-364. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-020-10164-5  (2020)
  • Szynkiewicz, S. H., Nobriga, C. V., O’Donoghue, C. R., Becerra, B. J., & LaForge, G. (2019). Motor imagery practice and increased tongue strength: A case series feasibility report. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 62, 1676-1684. https://doi.org/10.1044/2019_jslhr-s-18-0128   (2019)
  • Nobriga, C., & St. Clair, J. (2018). Training goal writing: A practical and systematic approach. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 3(SIG 11), 36-47. https://doi.org/10.1044/persp3.SIG11.36  (2018)
  • Bratlund, C. V., O’Donoghue, C. R., & Rocchiccioli, J. T.(2010). Dehydration and dysphagia: Challenges in the older adult. Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 18(3), 1-10. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-237616706.html (08/2012)

Books and Chapters

  • Nobriga, C. V., & Murry, T. (2016). Speech-language pathology: The clinical swallow examination. In R. L. Carrau, T. Murry, & R. J. Howell (Eds.), Comprehensive management of swallowing disorders (pp. 39-42). San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing. (2016)

Abstract

  • Bratlund, C., & O'Donoghue, C. (2009). Naturally thick liquids: Current practice versus evidence [Abstract]. Dysphagia, 24(4), 473. (04/2014)
  • Martin, S., Chung, B., Bratlund, C., Kearney P., Mathews, B., Dietrich-Burns, K, & Ludlow, C. (2010). Movement trajectories during percutaneous stimulation at rest of the hyolaryngeal muscles in head and neck cancer patients treated with radiation therapy [Abstract]. Dysphagia, 25(4), 358-359. (04/2014)
  • Bratlund, C. (2010). Natural-state liquids viscosity continuum: Perception and application [Abstract]. Dyshphagia, 25(4), 373 (04/2014)
  • Bratlund, C. (2011). Naturally nectar thick liquids comparable to Varibar and National Dysphagia Diet [Abstract]. Dysphagia, 26(4), 472. (04/2014)