Dysphonia Causative Diagnosis Linked to Voice Handicap Index of the Patients with Dysphonia
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Dysphonia has a negative impact not only on communication but also on the patients’ social and professional life. Detection of the underlying causes and the role of the predisposing factors in various conditions leading to dysphonia are important to establish definitive management of the patients. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to determine the relationship between dysphonia causative diagnosis and the voice handicap index (VHI) score. Materials and Methods: This study is an analytical study involving 47 patients with dysphonia. History taking, otorhinolaryngology examination, VHI questionnaire, and optic laryngoscopy examination with endoscopy were conducted to establish the primary diagnosis. Result: Most of the patients are male and above 40-year-old. Based on the diagnosis, the most common underlying causes were laryngeal cancer which was found in 22 patients (47%). The overall score of the VHI was mostly in severe level (68%), and a significant relationship between the causative diagnosis of dysphonia and the VHI score was revealed (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Based on VHI calculation, dysphonia affects the majority of patient’s quality of life, and a relationship was found between the diagnosis and the VHI score itself.
Authors and Affiliations
R C Hidayat, A R Saragih, D Zahara, L I Adenin, F Zaluchu
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