Cultural and Linguistic Adaptation of Vocal Fatigue Index for Tamil-Speaking Population (VFI-T)

Srinivas, Sreya; Mahalingam, Shenbagavalli; Boominathan, P.

doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.01.002

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“…Interpreting a reliable level was acceptable. 41,42 Moreover, the reliability of parts 1 (.93) and 3 (.94) were agreeable with the original VFI 14 and other versions such as German, 16 Malayalam, 18 Tamil, 17 Hong Kong-Chinese, 21 Persian 19 and Croatian. 22 In contrast, Cronbach's α coefficient in part 2 might impact participants' confusion while scoring each item in part 2 with Thai words that may be difficult to understand.…”

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confidence: 57%

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Validity and Reproducibility of Chest Expansion Measurement by a Device Using an Ultrasonic Sensor

Chanavirut¹,

Luangaram²,

Riyamongkol³

2023

JAMS

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Background: Voice disorders can be found in many scenarios. Many people have experienced vocal problems in their lifetime. Such problems can occur occasionally or permanently during the course of life. Previous literature review showed that vocal fatigue usually occurs concurrently with voice disorders, though it could occur alone as well. Vocal fatigue is considered the first symptom of a vocal problem and usually improves after voice rest. Detecting vocal fatigue before an individual develops a voice disorder is extremely important. Objectives: This study aims to 1) translate the original VFI into the Thai version and 2) evaluate the psychometric properties of VFI-TH, including content validity, face validity, predictive validity (sensitivity and specificity), and reliability. Materials and methods: Participants in this study consisted of two groups comprising one group of 22 participants with voice disorders and another group of 60 participants with healthy voices. The age of participants was 18 years and older. Procedures: Cross-cultural protocol of translation was followed per Beaton, which consisted of five steps: Initial translation, synthesis of the translation, back translation, expert committee review, and pretesting. This study was divided into 2 phases. Phase I consisted of the first three steps of Beaton’s guideline, while Phase II was the evaluation of psychometric properties; content validity by expert committee review, face validity by data trial in ten participants with voice disorders, predictive validity through sensitivity and specificity by formula calculation, and reliability were examined by evaluating internal consistency through Cronbach’s Alpha co-efficiency. Results: The results showed that the VFI-TH had content validity, face validity, and predictive validity. For predictive validity, the percentages of sensitivity and specificity were 22.7 and 100, respectively, and internal consistency was 0.87-0.94, which meant very good or excellent. Conclusion: The VFI-TH had content validity, specificity, and reliability to detect vocal fatigue. However, the VFI-TH should be used along with other vocal assessments in adults aged 18 years and older.

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“…Individuals with vocal fatigue should meet the criteria for both parts 1 and 3. The VFI has been translated into many languages including Portuguese, 15 German, 16 Indian, 17,18 Persian, 19 Turkish, 20 Hong Kong-Chinese, 21 Croatian, 22 Korean, 23 Japanese, 24 etc.…”

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Validity and Reproducibility of Chest Expansion Measurement by a Device Using an Ultrasonic Sensor

Chanavirut¹,

Luangaram²,

Riyamongkol³

2023

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“…Around 33% (n = 18) used self-assessment measures of voice. Majorly used self-reported measures were Voice Disorder Outcome Profile (VDOP) [21,22], Voice Handicap Index (VHI) [23], Vocal Fatigue Index (VFI) [24,25].…”

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An E-Survey of Current Voice Therapy Practices Amongst Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) in India

Venkatraman

Ganesan

Mahalingam

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Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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In India, Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) generally work with ENT surgeons and use a variety of treatment approaches, service delivery methods, feedback modes, and outcome measures in clinical practice while dealing with voice disorders. The practice preferences of the SLPs are based on theoretical and practical exposure during their graduate course, guidance from professional bodies, evidence-based practices, etc. The facilities in the work setting also determine the practice style of the SLP. This study reports information on demographics of the SLPs, nature of patients served, intervention methods, and evidence-based practices followed by the SLPs via an E-survey. Analysis of the survey from 55 SLPs in India, who work in the area of voice revealed that most SLPs had postgraduate (67.27%; n = 37) and doctorate degree (23.63%; n = 13) and worked in medical-related settings (81.81%; n = 45). Therapeutic approaches were practiced as stated in literature by 43.64% (n = 24) of SLPs. Although 56.36% (n = 31) of SLPs modified therapeutic approaches based on the client's needs (75%), literacy (16.66%) and cultural variations (8.33%). Attending Continuing Education Programs and training workshops were required to practice voice. Voice therapy methods (protocols) used by the SLPs were not uniform across India. The development of an indigenous protocol/method for voice therapy is the need of the hour.

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Cepstral Measures to Analyze Vocal Fatigue in Individuals With Hyperfunctional Voice Disorder

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Cultural and Linguistic Adaptation of Vocal Fatigue Index for Tamil-Speaking Population (VFI-T)

Cited by 20 publications

References 18 publications

Validity and Reproducibility of Chest Expansion Measurement by a Device Using an Ultrasonic Sensor

Validity and Reproducibility of Chest Expansion Measurement by a Device Using an Ultrasonic Sensor

An E-Survey of Current Voice Therapy Practices Amongst Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) in India

Cepstral Measures to Analyze Vocal Fatigue in Individuals With Hyperfunctional Voice Disorder

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