Summary
Introduction
Teachers are one of the largest groups of professional voice users who are highly
dependent on their voice in their working environment using their voice as a primary
tool for their profession. Thus, they are at high risk of voice disorders. Since voice
disorders are multi-causal in nature, it is necessary to evaluate them systematically
and in different ways to determine the exact nature of the disorder. Therefore, in
this study, the relationship between Voice-Related Quality of Life (VRQOL) and Dysphonia
Severity Index (DSI) was examined from the perspective of teachers with voice complaint.
Method
In this study, 157 primary school teachers with voice complaint (49 males and 108
females) with an average age of 38.54 ± 9.56 years were studied using DSI and VRQOL
as a self-assessment.
Results
The mean of VRQOL was 74.379 ± 18.95 and the mean of DSI was 1.339 ± 1.62. The results
of the study showed that there is a significant positive correlation between the overall
scores of DSI and VRQOL scales (r = 0.545, P < 0.001).
Conclusion
This study showed that a low dysphonia severity index, reflecting poor laryngeal function,
is associated with lower voice-related quality of life. Therefore, accurate and timely
assessment of the DSI in teachers can prevent the occurrence and/or progression of
voice disorder and, consequently, prevent reducing the voice-related quality of life
in teachers.
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Publication history
Published online: April 12, 2021
Accepted:
February 11,
2021
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