Is There a Relationship Between Vocal Effort and VHI?

Vocal effort is often a symptom reported when a patient experiences a voice disorder. The aim of this investigation was to compare Voice Handicap Index (VHI) scores among patients with primary complaints of vocal effort (VE) versus vocal quality (VQ) and both vocal effort and quality (VQ+VE). A secondary aim was to compare Glottal Function Index (GFI), and glottic closure pattern between patients with the aforementioned primary presenting complaints and laryngeal pathology diagnosis.

Source: Journal of Voice - April 7, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Brienne Ruel, Susan Thibeault Source Type: research