Voice-Related Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Depression in Female Teachers: Finger Kazoo Intensive Short-Term Vocal Therapy

Christmann, Mara Keli; Scapini, Fabrício; Lima, Joziane Padilha de Moraes; Gonçalves, Bruna Franciele da Trindade; Bastilha, Gabriele Rodrigues; Cielo, Carla Aparecida

doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2020.08.039

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“…Voice disorders resulting from loud noise in the work environment have been investigated in various occupational groups, particularly in voice professionals like singers and presenters. [6][7][8][9] A meta-analysis found that the prevalence of dysphonia was 44% among voice professionals. [7] Preliminary studies on non-audio professionals have shown that many non-professional voice users suffer from voice problems, significantly affecting their job performance.…”

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“…[10] Literature includes studies on teachers, evaluating voice disorders as occupational diseases. [6,[11][12][13] The prevalence of voice disorders among PFTL technicians, who use their voices extensively and continuously during their workday, is unknown, although it is thought to vary with the intensity of the work environment. In our study, we sought to uncover voice disorders in PFTL technicians, a group not previously evaluated in this regard.…”

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Solunum Fonksiyon Testleri Laboratuvarı Teknisyenlerinde Ses Kalitesinin Değerlendirilmesi

Yüksel Yavuz

2024

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Objective: The suitability of spirometric studies depends on the patient-technicianequipment relationship. The technician uses visual and verbal stimuli during the pulmonary function test (PFT). It is common for technicians to coach patients firmly and loudly during the test and to demonstrate breathing maneuvers close to the patient. This practice, amounting to voice abuse, can lead to voice quality impairments in PFT lab (PFTL) technicians. Our study aimed to examine voice disorders among PFTL technicians in our country.Material and Methods: Demographic data, the number of patients tested weekly, weekly working hours, and medical diagnoses related to voice were collected through a questionnaire created using the online survey software program SurveyMonkey © . The Voice Handicap Index (VHI) and Voice-Related Quality of Life (V-RQOL) were administered to technicians.Results: Forty-five PFTL technicians participated. The mean VHI-10 score was 17.1 (SD 9.385), and the mean V-RQOL score was 17.2 (SD 8.794). There was no statistically significant difference between the number of patients tested, the number of hours spent shouting/loud talking per week, the presence of known hoarseness, and the VHI-10 and V-RQOL total scores (p>0.05). Conclusion:Although loud voice use to the point of shouting test instructions is required to obtain quality data in PFT results, this practice lacks scientific basis. It is essential to recognize the negative impact on voice quality in PFTL technicians, similar to professional groups like teachers and clergy. According to our results, it is difficult to assert that the voice quality of PFT technicians is unaffected. To our knowledge, no previous study has examined the voice quality of PFTL technicians. Visual and verbal substitutes for "voice misuse" can be employed to protect workers' vocal health.

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Solunum Fonksiyon Testleri Laboratuvarı Teknisyenlerinde Ses Kalitesinin Değerlendirilmesi

Yüksel Yavuz

2024

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Relationship Between Voice Problems and Depression Among American Adults

Lee,

Bonilha,

Hong

2024

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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ObjectiveVoice problems have a large impact on quality‐of‐life and societal participation. It has been previously reported that persons with voice problems have a higher likelihood of depression than those without voice problems. Despite this knowledge, little has changed in clinical practice related to screening for depression or incorporating the presence of depression in treatment planning. This study aims to provide an updated analysis of the prevalence of depressive symptoms in persons with voice disorders to elucidate the current magnitude of the relationship in hopes that this will provoke greater awareness of the co‐occurrence of voice problems and depression and improve clinical care.Study DesignCross‐sectional design with a national survey.SettingNone.MethodsThe study examined the 23,706 adults from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey database. A series of logistic regression models with propensity score matching approaches were used to examine the association between voice problems and depression by accounting for demographics and health conditions.ResultsWhen comparing persons with and without voice problems, there were statistical differences in demographics and health conditions (all P < .05); however, those differences were balanced by propensity score matching methods (all P > .05). The balanced samples revealed that those with voice problems were approximately twice as likely to experience depressive symptoms (odds ratios ranged from 1.532 to 2.024, all P < .05) compared to those without voice problems. Depressive symptoms increased with the severity (P < .0001) and duration of the voice problem (P = .0328).ConclusionThe study found robust associations between voice problems and depression within the current American adult population in 2022. To achieve optimal treatment outcomes, it is critical that the co‐occurrence of voice problems and depression is understood, and that treatment planning addressed both conditions, when applicable.

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Self-assessment of teachers with normal larynges and vocal and osteomuscular complaints

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Voice-Related Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Depression in Female Teachers: Finger Kazoo Intensive Short-Term Vocal Therapy

Cited by 6 publications

References 41 publications

Solunum Fonksiyon Testleri Laboratuvarı Teknisyenlerinde Ses Kalitesinin Değerlendirilmesi

Solunum Fonksiyon Testleri Laboratuvarı Teknisyenlerinde Ses Kalitesinin Değerlendirilmesi

Relationship Between Voice Problems and Depression Among American Adults

Self-assessment of teachers with normal larynges and vocal and osteomuscular complaints

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