Pre/Post-operative instruction for patients using ProvoxⓇ voice prosthesis

Abstract

cancer, and conducted pre / post-operative instructions for those patients. During the pre-operative period, we observe and assess the patientʼs adherence to our instructions as well as their self-manage-ment capability for daily maintenance after TEP. During the post-operative instruction, it is important to teach the patient how to use a voice prosthesis cleaning brush to make sure they do not break the one-way valve of the Provox, which can easily happen. A clear and thorough explanation is also considered very important.