Concept and Methodology of Voice Screening in Adults Who Work with the Voice: An Example of a Pilot Study of Teachers and Choristers Cover Image

Idea i metodyka badań przesiewowych głosu u osób dorosłych pracujących głosem na przykładzie wstępnych badań nauczycieli i chórzystów
Concept and Methodology of Voice Screening in Adults Who Work with the Voice: An Example of a Pilot Study of Teachers and Choristers

Author(s): Tomasz Woźniak, Barbara Orzeł, Paulina Stawicka
Subject(s): Communication studies, Methodology and research technology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: screening; voice; professional voice users; dysphonia

Summary/Abstract: Voice disorders are the most frequently diagnosed occupational disease in recent years, making it reasonable to consider the need for and methodology of voice screening in voice workers. This article addresses the issue of the effectiveness of voice screening assessment using a pilot study in a group of teachers (n = 22) and choristers (n = 14) as an example. The results of the study indicate the diagnostic effectiveness of a combined voice self‑assessment (using the VHI) and assessment of the phonation time parameter (MCF) and listening assessment according to the GRBAS scale categories.

  • Issue Year: 2023
  • Issue No: 8
  • Page Range: 173-186
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish