ACOUSTICS IN ROOMS FOR REHABILITATION OF LARYNGECTOMEES

Marzena Miesikowska, Evert De Ruiter, Leszek Radziszewski, Stanislaw Bien, Slawomir Okla

Abstract

Laryngectomy is a medical operation, resulting in the loss of “normal” speech. Laryngectomees can learn to speak using their oesophagus; this takes intensive training, often in groups of about 5-10 patients and a trainer. It has become clear that in hospitals the requirements for rooms,meant for this type of rehabilitation are often not met. <BR />The aim of this research is to improve the acoustic functionality of the rooms for rehabilitation of laryngectomees. To this end, the acoustic parameters of such rooms have been measured: reverberation times, background levels, sound insulation of surrounding partitions.<BR />Comparison with the requirements from earlier empirical knowledge shows the elements that have to be improved. The proposed measures include addition of sound absorbing finishing in specific positions, and better sound insulating doors.

Keywords

hospital acoustics, laryngectomees rehabilitation rooms

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