Cross-Validation and Normative Values for the German Vocal Tract Discomfort Scale

Conclusions Results confirm an excellent reliability and validity of the German VTD Scale. It provides additional and independent diagnostic information and is a useful instrument to complement voice assessment. The scaling into four severity subgroups allows the tool to be used for screening patients and considers a transferral to a voice specialist.PMID:34038170 | DOI:10.1044/2021_JSLHR-20-00462
Source: Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Source Type: research