BACKGROUND: vocal rehabilitation of patients with idiopathic Parkinson disease. AIM: to describe the interfering factors in the vocal rehabilitation of five individuals with Parkinson disease and to present the modifications in the oral communication. METHOD: interviews and pre and post vocal treatment assessments were carried out using the Lee Silverman Voice treatment method (LVST®). RESULTS: articulation improvement was observed, as well as improvements in the vocal loudness and quality, generating satisfaction among the patients and family. CONCLUSION: the analyses of factors that contributed to the therapy process or made it difficult indicate aspects that must be taken into consideration to obtain effective results.
Voice; Parkinson Disease; Voice Training
