In:
Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica, S. Karger AG, Vol. 68, No. 5 ( 2016), p. 211-215
Abstract:
〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Objectives: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the total score and subscale scores of the Voice Handicap Index (VHI) in speakers with and without hearing loss. A further aim was to determine if a correlation exists between severities of hearing loss with total scores and VHI subscale scores. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Patients and Methods: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 In this cross-sectional, descriptive analytical study, 100 participants, divided in 2 groups of participants with and without hearing loss, were studied. Background information was gathered by interview, and VHI questionnaires were filled in by all participants. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 For all variables, including mean total score and VHI subscale scores, there was a considerable difference in speakers with and without hearing loss ( 〈 i 〉 p 〈 /i 〉 〈 0.05). The correlation between severity of hearing loss with total score and VHI subscale scores was significant. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Conclusion: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Speakers with hearing loss were found to have higher mean VHI scores than speakers with normal hearing. This indicates a high voice handicap related to voice in speakers with hearing loss. In addition, increased severity of hearing loss leads to more severe voice handicap. This finding emphasizes the need for a multilateral assessment and treatment of voice disorders in speakers with hearing loss.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1021-7762
,
1421-9972
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2016
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1482295-7
SSG:
7,11
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