Analyzing Speech Outcomes in Hemiglossectomy Patients Using Telecare Platform

1. Abstract

1.1. Background: Dysarthria is a common postoperative sequela of glossectomy and can greatly impact daily function and Quality of Life (QOL). It is important to study the anatomic and physiological factors that influence speech function, even with the challenges of conducting clinical research during the COVID pandemic. Therefore, our study aims to 1) display the feasibility of using a telecare platform to conduct clinical research; 2) analyze speech outcomes of patients who underwent hemiglossectomy with radial forearm free flap (RFFF) tongue reconstruction.