Summary
Aim
The aims of this study is to explore the correlation between the Voice Disorder Index (VDI)
score and acoustic and phonatory respiratory voice parameters in speech language pathology
(SLP) students with and without self-perceived voice disorders.
Methods
The Voice Disorder Index (VDI) and the Lingwaves 3 “Voice Protocol” were administered
to each participant in order to assess his/her self-perceived severity of his/her
voice problem, as well as, acoustic and phonatory respiratory measurements. The correlation
coefficients were used to evaluate and quantify the degree of a linear relationship
between VDI scores and acoustic and phonatory respiratory voice measures in students
with and without self-perceived voice disorders.
Results
Relatively strong, strong and strong positive correlations were revealed when comparing
the VDI physical subscale with the Dysphonia Severity Index (r(11) = 0.56, P = 0.048), mean loudness when reading in English (r(11) = 0.70, P = 0.008) and mean loudness when reading in Greek (r(11) =0.69, P = 0.009) respectively.
Conclusions
SLP students may be more aware of the impact of their laryngeal discomfort and voice
output characteristics on their daily activities that can predict certain acoustic
parameters than the emotional and functional impact on their daily activities.
Key Words
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Publication history
Published online: July 30, 2022
Accepted:
June 24,
2022
Publication stage
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