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A visual analog scale for patient-reported voice outcomes: The VAS voice.


ABSTRACT: Objectives:Although patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) can be useful for assessing quality of life, they can be complex and cognitively burdensome. In this study, we prospectively evaluated a simple patient-reported voice assessment measure on a visual analog scale (VAS voice) and compared it with the Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10). Study design:Prospective survey. Methods:An abbreviated voice measure was designed by a team of otolaryngologists, speech pathologists, and patients that consisted of four VAS questions related to (a) a global question of voice disturbance, (b) physical function of voice, (c) functional issues, and (d) emotional handicap. All English-speaking patients presenting to an academic laryngology clinic for a voice complaint were included. Internal consistency and validity were assessed with comparison to the VHI-10. Results:A total of 209 patients were enrolled. Ninety-two percent of patients reported understanding the survey. The four-item VAS survey was highly correlated with VHI-10 score (Pearson correlation .81, P?

SUBMITTER: Naunheim MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7042645 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A visual analog scale for patient-reported voice outcomes: The VAS voice.

Naunheim Matthew R MR   Dai Jennifer B JB   Rubinstein Benjamin J BJ   Goldberg Leanne L   Weinberg Alan A   Courey Mark S MS  

Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology 20191217 1


<h4>Objectives</h4>Although patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) can be useful for assessing quality of life, they can be complex and cognitively burdensome. In this study, we prospectively evaluated a simple patient-reported voice assessment measure on a visual analog scale (VAS voice) and compared it with the Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10).<h4>Study design</h4>Prospective survey.<h4>Methods</h4>An abbreviated voice measure was designed by a team of otolaryngologists, speech pathologists, a  ...[more]

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