Measurement of the Vocal Handicap Index in Spanish patients with functional dysphonia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34631/sporl.74Keywords:
Measurement, Vocal handicap, Functional dysphoniaAbstract
Objective: To measure the handicap that functional dysphonia may cause on patients.
Patients and Methods: We present the results of the subjective evaluation - the vocal handicap index (VHI-30) adapted to Spanish language and the evaluation of symptoms associated with dysphonia - in 65 patients diagnosed of functional dysphonia.
Results: We found a significant degree of handicap showed by high values of VHI-30 (55,74) its three subscales - organic (24,82), functional (19,28) and emotional (11,65) - and a significant degree of impairment caused by the associated symptoms. We compare our results with control groups of our environment and the results were stratified according to the profession of patients.
Discussion and conclusion: The literature on the measurement of vocal handicap is briefly reviewed. We conclude that the presence of functional dysphonia cause a significant grade of disability for social and professional activities and a considerable emotional impact for the patient.
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