Current issueMore

Editorial

Zuzana Lebedová

Effectiveness of vocal fold augmentation on voice quality of patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis

Mgr. Ema Číčelová, Mgr. Katarína Šálková, PhDr. Žofia Korim, Ph.D., Prof. MUDr. Miroslav Tedla, PhD., MPH

Dysphonia is a frequent consequence of unilateral vocal fold paralysis (paresis), characterised by breathy voice quality, vocal fatigue, and short maximum phonation times. Injection laryngoplasty augmentation of the paretic vocal fold is a surgical procedure intended to improve glottal fold closure and alleviate symptoms...

DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2026.003

Comprehensive assessment of dysphagia in patients with neurodegenerative diseases

Mgr. Veronika Kučerová, Mgr. Agáta Ptáčková, Mgr. Lucie Nohová, Ph.D.

Dysphagia in neurodegenerative diseases represents a heterogeneous group of symptoms linked to specific diagnoses, progression, and patient age. This review summarises selected available diagnostic tools for dysphagia in neurodegenerative diseases. The article emphasises the need for individualisation of assessment due to...

DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2026.001

Aphasia Therapy Finder - a Practical Guide to Aphasia Therapy

Mgr. Tomáš Benko, prof. PaedDr. Zsolt Cséfalvay, PhD., Mgr. Viktória Čiernik Kevická, PhD.

Currently, there is justified scepticism about the effectiveness of speech-language therapy for aphasia, rooted in a historical lack of empirical evidence. In the past, it was commonly believed that after a certain period, typically six months post-lesion, substantial recovery of language and speech abilities was unlikely....

DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2026.005

MIA as a tool for supporting cognitive functions: a cognitive trainer's perspective from clinical practice

Bc. Linda Trpišovská

This article examines the Method of Instrumental Awareness (MIA) as an integral component of cognitive rehabilitation in a hospital setting. From the perspective of a cognitive trainer, it outlines how the method is incorporated into rehabilitation programmes for patients with diverse cognitive profiles, particularly those...

DOI: 10.36833/lkl.2026.009

News

Dear readers,

On 14 June 2026, the 19th issue was published. As is traditional for all June issues, this one does not focus on a single main topic and therefore carries the title VARIA.

We wish you an enjoyable read.

Your LKL Editorial Team

Dear authors,

The December issue will be a special one, as it will be the twentieth issue. Our/your journal will also celebrate its tenth anniversary this December. The main topic of the issue will be DIAGNOSTICS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE.

You are welcome to submit manuscripts outside the main theme as well; these will be published in the VARIA section.

The deadline for submitting articles to the editorial system is 14 September 2026 for manuscripts in English.

Articles published in Czech, Slovak or Polish can be downloaded in English here.

Listy klinické logopedie on Facebook

The Facebook profile of the journal Listy klinické logopedie is intended as a meeting place for journal readers, laics and experts, as a space for interactive opening of new topics, suggestions and questions. From June 2022, it is also a space where our audio podcasts are published.