Distúrbio de voz e fatores de risco em profissionais da voz falada: uma revisão integrativa / Voice disorder and risk factors in spoken voice professionals: an integrative review

RESUMO Objetivo Identificar evidências científicas sobre o distúrbio de voz relacionado ao trabalho e fatores de risco, além de apontar os sintomas vocais, instrumentos e métodos de avaliação em profissionais da voz falada. Estratégia de pesquisa Revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada nas bases de dados LILACS, SciELO, MEDLINE/PubMed e Scopus. Critérios de seleção Artigos com profissionais da voz falada, que abordassem os fatores de riscos individuais, organizacionais e/ou ambientais vinculados aos sintomas e/ou distúrbios de voz, estudos observacionais, disponíveis na íntegra, sem restrição ao idioma e ano de publicação. Resultados Foram incluídos 58 estudos, maior publicação entre os anos de 2014 e 2022, predominantemente no Brasil, em destaque, o professor. O método de avaliação mais utilizado foi autoavaliação com o uso dos protocolos, seguido da avaliação perceptivo-auditiva e do exame laringológico. Os fatores de risco mais identificados foram os individuais, seguidos dos organizacionais e ambientais, além de terem sido relatados os sintomas vocais sensoriais e auditivos. Conclusão Os fatores mais autorreferidos são ruído, uso intenso da voz, alterações respiratórias, ser do gênero feminino e práticas vocais inadequadas. Quanto aos sintomas vocais sensoriais, destacam-se garganta seca, pigarro e fadiga vocal, e quanto aos auditivos, rouquidão.

ABSTRACT Purpose To identify scientific evidence about (Work-Related Voice Disorder) and risk factors, as well as to point out vocal symptoms, instruments and evaluation methods in spoken voice professionals. Research strategy Integrative literature review carried out in LILACS, SciELO, MEDLINE/PubMed and Scopus databases. Selection criteria Articles with spoken voice professionals, which addressed individual, organizational and/or environmental risk factors linked to symptoms and/or voice disorders, observational studies, fully available, without restriction to language and year of publication. Results 58 papers were included, the largest publication between the years 2014 and 2022, predominantly in Brazil, with emphasis on the teacher. The most used evaluation method was vocal assessment using self-assessment protocols, followed by auditory-perceptual assessment and laryngological examination. The mostly identified risk factors were individual ones, followed by organizational and environmental ones, in addition to sensory and auditory vocal symptoms having been reported. Conclusion The most often self-reported factors were noise, intense voice use, respiratory changes, being female and inappropriate vocal practices. For sensory vocal symptoms, dry throat, throat clearing and vocal fatigue stand out, and for auditory symptoms, hoarseness.

Estudio preliminar para la validación de la versión chilena del Vocal Tract Discomfort-VTD en población docente / Validation of the chilean version of the Vocal Tract Discomfort-VTD on teachers: a preliminary study

Debido a la carga vocal a la que están expuestos los profesionales de la voz, como los profesores, son frecuentes los trastornos de voz y mal uso vocal en este grupo, lo que hace necesario poder contar con instrumentos de pesquisa rápidos y sencillos para un diagnóstico precoz de sintomatología vocal. El objetivo del presente estudio es realizar una adaptación y validación preliminar de la pauta "Vocal Tract Discomfort Scale (VTD)" al idioma español chileno en profesores. Se comenzó con la traducción al español del instrumento original por parte de dos expertos nativos y luego la retro-traducción por dos expertos en idioma inglés para determinar concordancias y discrepancias. Luego se continuó con la validación de apariencia y contenido realizada por valoración de grupo de expertos compuesto por dos metodólogos y cinco fonoaudiólogos con experiencia en el área vocal. La validez de criterio se obtuvo mediante la correlación entre la escala en estudio y el Voice Handicap Index en su versión validada al español como prueba gold-standard, para lo cual se aplicó en una muestra de 31 docentes. La validación de la escala VTD es fiable y deja a disposición de los fonoaudiólogos una herramienta sencilla y comprensible para el entendimiento del impacto generado en personas con disfonía, particularmente, en profesionales de la voz como los profesores.

Due to the vocal load to which voice professionals such as teachers are exposed, voice disorders and vocal misuse are frequently found in this group. This makes it necessary to have quick and simple assessment instruments that allow early detection of vocal symptoms. The objective of this study was to adapt the "Vocal Tract Discomfort Scale (VTD)" to Chilean Spanish and carry out a preliminary validation of this protocol on teachers. First, the original instrument was translated toSpanish by two native speakers, and then back-translated by two English experts, in order to determine the presence of agreements and discrepancies. Subsequently, a group of experts made up of two methodologists and five speech therapists with experience in the voice field performed an appearance and content validation. Criterion validity was obtained through the correlation between the Vocal Tract Discomfort Scale and the Spanish-validated version of the Voice Handicap Index as a gold-standard test, for which the first was appliedto a sample of 31 teachers. The validation of the VTD scale is reliable and provides speech therapists with a simple and understandable tool that allows them to comprehend the impact of dysphonia on people, particularly on voice professionals such as teachers.

Adaptación lingüística y cultural chilena del Voice Handicap Index (VHI) y del Voice Handicap Index 10 (VHI-10) / Chilean linguistic and cross-cultural adaptation of the Voice Handicap Index (VHI) and the Voice Handicap Index 10 (VHI-10)

El presente estudio buscó adaptar lingüística y culturalmente el cuestionario de autovaloración vocal norteamericano Voice Handicap Index (VHI) al español chileno. Para esto se realizaron cuatro traducciones directas del VHI al español chileno de forma independiente. Luego, se consensuó una traducción general (TG) a partir del juicio de tres profesionales de la fonoaudiología. Esta TG fue traducida inversamente al idioma original para ser comparada con la versión original por el mismo grupo de profesionales de la fonoaudiología, llegando a la primera versión del Índice de Desventaja Vocal Chileno(IDV-Cl). Esta versión fue aplicada a veinte personas con diagnóstico de disfonía, considerando una escala Likert de frecuencia. Durante la adaptación, se consideró pertinente dejar constancia de las consignas no comprendidas o que resultaron inapropiadas culturalmente para el vocabulario chileno. De acuerdo con las observaciones recogidas, se revisó y modificó el instrumento, dando paso a la segunda versión del IDV-Cl, que fue aplicada a seis personas con diagnóstico de disfonía. En esta etapa no se plantearon nuevas sugerencias de cambio. El IDV-Cl refleja la versión original del inglés, tanto en la cantidad de ítems, como en los subcomponentes físico, funcional y emocional que lo conforman. Mediante la síntesis de esta encuesta se pudo obtener también una versión abreviada, que consta de diez ítems (IDV-Cl-10). En conclusión, se establece la equivalencia cultural y lingüística del cuestionario VHI en español chileno, del que se origina la versión IDV-Cl e IDV-Cl-10.

The present study aimed to linguistically and culturally adapt the North American vocal self-assessment questionnaire, Voice Handicap Index (VHI), to Chilean Spanish. To this end, four direct translations of the VHI were carried out independently into Chilean Spanish. Subsequently, a general translation (GT) was agreed upon based on the judgment of three speech-language therapists. This GT was back-translated into the original language and compared with the original version by the same group of speech therapy professionals, which resulted in the first version of the Chilean Índice de Desventaja Vocal [Vocal Disadvantage Index] (IDV-Cl). This version was then applied to twenty people diagnosed with dysphonia, using a Likert scale for frequency. During the adaptation, it was deemed pertinent to make a note of the statements that were not understood or were culturally inappropriate for the Chilean vocabulary. The instrument was revised and modified based on the observations made by the participants, thus creating a second version of the IDV-Cl, which was then applied to six people diagnosed with dysphonia. No new suggestions for change were made at this stage. The IDV-Cl reflects the original version in English, both in the number of items and in the physical, functional, and emotional subcomponents that comprise it. Through the synthesis of this survey, it was also possible to obtain an abbreviated version, consisting of ten items (IDV-Cl-10). In conclusion, the cultural and linguistic equivalence of the VHI questionnaire in Chilean Spanish is established, resulting in the IDV-Cl and IDV-Cl-10 versions of this instrument.

Neuropatía laríngea y movimiento paradojal de cuerdas vocales en la edad pediátrica: reporte de un caso / Laryngeal neuropathy and paradoxical vocal fold motion in the pediatric age: case report

Resumen La neuropatía laríngea es una condición de hipersensibilidad, hiperreactividad e hiper-función laríngea secundaria a un desequilibrio entre las aferencias y eferencias laríngeas. La respuesta individual y exagerada frente a diversos gatillantes específicos puede generar síntomas como tos crónica, parestesia laríngea, carraspera, disfonía, estridor, sensación de globus faríngeo, movimiento paradojal de las cuerdas vocales (también conocido como disfunción cordal) y/o laringoespasmo. Existe abundante literatura sobre neuropatía laríngea en adultos, sin embargo, en niños es limitada. El objetivo de este artículo es dar a conocer un caso de neuropatía laríngea en la edad pediátrica y la importancia de su consideración en el enfrentamiento de estos pacientes. Se presenta caso clínico de un paciente de 13 años, con antecedente de cirugía cardiaca reciente, evoluciona con disfonía severa evidenciándose aparente inmovilidad cordal bilateral con resultados discordantes entre nasofibrolaringoscopía y electromiografía laríngea. Posteriormente presenta mejorías en su voz, sin embargo, se agregan otros síntomas laringológicos como carraspera, globus faríngeo y estridor no explicados por causas anatómicas. Se expone la evaluación y abordaje otorrinolaringológico-fonoaudiológico para el caso. Se concluye que el diagnóstico de neuropatía laríngea requiere un alto índice de sospecha clínica ante signos laringológicos sugerentes, debiendo descartarse causas orgánicas y estructurales. El abordaje otorrinolaringológico-fonoaudiológico constituye el pilar terapéutico asociado al uso de neuromoduladores en casos seleccionados.

Abstract Laryngeal neuropathy is a condition of hypersensitivity, hyperresponsiveness and laryngeal hyperfunction secondary to an imbalance between laryngeal afferent and efferent information. The individual and exaggerated response to diverse specific triggers can lead to symptoms such as chronic cough, laryngeal paresthesia, throat clearing, dysphonia, stridor, globus pharyngeus, vocal cord dysfunction, and/or laryngospasm. There is plentiful literature on laryngeal neuropathy in adults, however, in children, it is limited. Here, we present a case report of laryngeal neuropathy in the pediatric age and discuss the importance of its consideration in the approach of these patients. A case of a 13-year-old patient, recently intervened with cardiac surgery that evolves with severe dysphonia is presented. Nasofibrolaryngoscopy shows apparent bilateral vocal fold immobility with discordant results in laryngeal electromyography. Later, his voice improves but other laryngological symptoms appeared, such as throat clearing, globus pharyngeus and stridor, not explained by anatomical causes. The otolaryngological-speech therapy evaluation and approach for the case is exposed. We conclude that for the diagnosis of laryngeal neuropathy, a high index of clinical suspicion is required in the presence of suggestive laryngological symptoms, and organic and structural causes must be previously ruled out. The otorhinolaryngological-logopedic approach constitutes the mainstay of treatment associated with the use of neuromodulators in selected cases.

Análisis descriptivo del índice de discapacidad vocal pediátrico en niños con patología vocal benigna / Descriptive analysis of the pediatric voice handicap index in children with benign vocal fold pathology

Resumen Introducción: La disfonía infantil puede afectar negativamente la autoestima del niño y su calidad de vida relacionada con la voz. Objetivo: Describir los resultados del cuestionario Pediatric Voice Handicap Index (pVHI) en niños con patología vocal benigna. Material y Método: Se diseñó un estudio descriptivo en pacientes con patología vocal benigna entre 3 y 15 años en la Unidad de Voz del Hospital de Niños Dr. Luis Calvo Mackenna entre octubre de 2016 y febrero de 2020. La evaluación se realizó mediante un examen laringoscópico y el cuestionario pVHI para evaluar el impacto en la calidad de vida. Resultados: Se incluyeron 49 pacientes, 35 varones (71,4%) y 14 mujeres (28,6%). La edad media fue de 9,27 años. En el examen laringoscópico, el hallazgo más frecuente fueron los nódulos vocales. La puntuación media total en el pVHI fue de 38,77: 11,67 en la subescala o categoría funcional, 18,59 en la física y 8,42 en la emocional. En la evaluación de pVHI por género no existieron diferencias significativas. Conclusión: La patología vocal benigna en la edad pediátrica ocasiona un impacto negativo en la calidad de vida relacionada con la voz. El cuestionario pVHI es un valioso instrumento para evaluar dicha repercusión.

Abstract Introduction: Childhood dysphonia can negatively affect a child's self-esteem and voice-related quality of life. Aim: To describe the results of the Pediatric Voice Handicap Index (pVHI) questionnaire in children with benign vocal fold pathology. Material and Method: A descriptive study was designed in patients with benign vocal fold pathology between 3 and 15 years of age in the Voice Unit of the Dr. Luis Calvo Mackenna Children's Hospital between October 2016 and February 2020. The evaluation was carried out through a laryngoscopic examination and pVHI questionnaire to assess the impact on quality of life. Results: Forty-nine patients were included, 35 boys (71.4%) and 14 girls (28.6%). The mean age was 9.27 years. On laryngoscopic examination, the most frequent finding was vocal fold nodules. The total mean score on the pVHI was 38.77: 11.67 on the functional subscale, 18.59 on the physical subscale, and 8.42 on the emotional subscale. In the evaluation of pVHI by gender, no significant differences were found. Conclusion: Benign vocal fold pathology in pediatric age causes a negative impact on voice-related quality of life. The pVHI questionnaire is a valuable instrument to assess this repercussion.

Parâmetros vocais, palpação muscular e autopercepção de sintomas vocais, dor e fadiga vocal em mulheres com disfonia por tensão muscular / Vocal parameters, muscle palpation, self-perception of voice symptoms, pain, and vocal fatigue in women with muscle tension dysphonia

RESUMO Objetivo identificar sinais e sintomas de DTM, bem como analisar os resultados de parâmetros vocais, do exame clínico físico de palpação muscular, da autopercepção de sintomas vocais, dor e fadiga vocal de mulheres com DTM e comparar com mulheres vocalmente saudáveis. Métodos estudo transversal com 45 mulheres (23 com DTM e 22 controles), mediana de idade similar entre os grupos. A avaliação fonoaudiológica e otorrinolaringológica determinaram o diagnóstico de DTM. Todas as participantes responderam aos protocolos Escala de Sintomas Vocais (ESV), Índice de Fadiga Vocal (IFV) e Questionário Nórdico de Sintomas Osteomusculares (QNSO). Elas também foram avaliadas pelo exame de palpação da musculatura perilaríngea, avaliação perceptivo-auditiva e análise acústica da voz da frequência fundamental. A amostra de fala incluiu vogais "a", "i" e "é" sustentadas e fala encadeada, gravada em ambiente silente, e submetida à avaliação perceptivo-auditiva por três juízes. Na análise acústica, a frequência fundamental e tempos máximos de fonação foram extraídos. Resultados O grupo DTM apresentou piores resultados na ESV, na IFV e no QNSO, além de maior resistência à palpação e posição vertical de laringe alta. Os parâmetros vocais também apresentaram maior desvio na DTM, exceto para a frequência fundamental. Não houve relação entre sintomas vocais, fadiga ou dor com o grau geral da disfonia no grupo DTM, indicando sintomas importantes em desvios vocais leves ou moderados. Conclusão mulheres com DTM apresentaram sintomas vocais, fadiga vocal, dor muscular, resistência à palpação e parâmetros vocais desviados quando comparadas às mulheres vocalmente saudáveis.

ABSTRACT Purpose To identify muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) signs and symptoms, as well as to analyze the results of vocal parameters, the physical clinical examination of muscle palpation, the self-perception of vocal symptoms, vocal pain, and fatigue of women with MTD and compare them with women with healthy voices. Methods a cross-sectional study with 45 women (23 with MTD and 22 controls), similar median age between groups. The speech-language and otorhinolaryngological evaluation determined the diagnosis of MTD. All participants responded to the Voice Symptoms Scale (VoiSS), Vocal Fatigue Index (VFI), and Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) protocols. They were also assessed by a palpatory evaluation of the perilaryngeal musculature, auditory-perceptual evaluation, and acoustic analysis of the voice fundamental frequency. The speech sample included sustained vowels "a", "i" and "e" and connected speech, recorded in a silent environment, and submitted to auditory-perceptual evaluation by three judges. In the acoustic analysis, the fundamental frequency and maximum phonation times were extracted. Results The MTD group had worse results in VoiSS, VFI, and NMQ, in addition to greater resistance to palpation and a high vertical position of the larynx. The vocal parameters also showed greater deviation in the MTD group, except for the fundamental frequency. There was no relationship between vocal symptoms, fatigue, or pain with the general degree of dysphonia in the MTD group, indicating important symptoms in mild or moderate vocal deviations. Conclusion women with MTD presented vocal symptoms, vocal fatigue, muscle pain, resistance to palpation and deviated vocal parameters when compared to vocally healthy women.

Amplificador de voz: efeitos na dose e na intensidade vocal de professoras sem disfonia / Voice amplifier: effects on dose and vocal intensity of teachers without dysphonia

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar a interferência do uso do amplificador de voz na dose vocal de professoras não disfônicas. Método Trata-se de um estudo experimental, comparativo intrassujeitos, composto por 20 professoras do ensino fundamental da Rede Municipal de Ensino de Belo Horizonte/MG. Após o consentimento as participantes, foram solicitadas a responder o questionário de Escala de Sintomas Vocais - ESV e posteriormente participaram de dois momentos do estudo, selecionados aleatoriamente. No primeiro momento as participantes utilizaram somente o dosímetro vocal e no segundo momento utilizaram o dosímetro vocal e o amplificador de voz. As medições foram registradas pelo aparelho durante 1h40m, na sala de aula que as professoras lecionavam. O espaço entre as duas medições foi de uma semana, sendo mantidas a mesma sala, mesmo horário e mesma disciplina lecionada, em ambos os momentos. Resultados O parâmetro intensidade foi o único que apresentou diferença com o uso de amplificação de voz. Conclusão O uso da amplificação de voz durante a docência de professoras não disfônicas não interfere nos parâmetros acústicos de frequência fundamental, e nas medidas de dose vocal. A intensidade da voz é menor quando o professor faz uso de amplificação vocal.

ABSTRACT Purpose Analyze the interference of using the voice amplifier in vocal dose of non-dysphonic teachers. Methods This is an experimental study comparing people from the same ambience compound for 20 teachers from municipal elementary school in Belo Horizonte/MG. After consent, the participants were requested to answer the vocal symptom scale questionnaire (ESV) and later participated in two different moments of the study, for which they randomly selected. In the first moment, the participants used only the vocal dosimeter and in the second, they used the vocal dosimeter and the voice amplifier. The measurements were recorded by the device for 1h40m, in the classroom that the teachers taught. The time between the two measurements was one week, with the same room, the same time and the same discipline being taught, at both times. Results The intensity parameter was the only one that showed difference with the use of the voice amplifier. Conclusion Use voice amplification while non-dysphonic teachers are teaching doesn't affect the fundamental frequency and vocal dose measure in the acoustics parameters. The vocal intensity is smaller when teacher uses the vocal amplification.

Protocolo de Rastreio do Risco de Disfonia para Atores de Teatro Musical: resultados preliminares / Dysphonia Risk Screening Protocol for Musical Theatre Actors: a preliminary study

RESUMO Objetivo Propor o Protocolo de Rastreio do Risco de Disfonia para Atores do Teatro Musical (PRRD-TM), verificar sua aplicabilidade em associação ao Protocolo de Rastreio do Risco de Disfonia Geral (PRRD-G), correlacionar escores finais de ambos, e desses com o escore total, e comparar o risco de disfonia entre atores com e sem queixa vocal. Método Estudo transversal observacional com 34 atores de teatro musical adultos, ambos os sexos, com e sem queixa vocal, profissionais ou estudantes. Os questionários foram aplicados individualmente. A análise estatística possibilitou verificar a correlação entre os escores de risco de disfonia e para comparação entre os grupos com e sem queixa vocal. Resultados A maioria dos participantes era do gênero masculino, jovens adultos, atores profissionais e sem queixa vocal. Observou-se elevado risco de disfonia, evidenciado pela aplicação do PRRD-G, com escores médios compatíveis com valores encontrados em indivíduos com disfonia, e reforçado pelos índices encontrados com aplicação do PRRD-TM. Observou-se correlação moderada e diretamente proporcional entre os escores dos dois questionários e desses com o escore total. Escores mais elevados do PRRD-G foram encontrados no grupo que apresentou queixa vocal. Conclusão O PRRD-TM mostrou-se viável e de fácil aplicabilidade e apresentou correlação positiva com o escore do PRRD-G e com o escore total. Elevado risco de disfonia foi evidenciado em indivíduos com queixa vocal. Apesar do escore específico do PRRD-TM não diferenciar atores de teatro musical com e sem queixa vocal, tanto o escore do PRRD-G quanto o escore total realizaram tal diferenciação.

ABSTRACT Purpose To propose the Dysphonia Risk Screening Protocol for Musical Theatre Actors (DRSP-MTA), to verify its applicability in association with the General Dysphonia Risk Screening Protocol (G-DRSP), to correlate the final scores of both, and these with the total risk score, and to compare the risk of dysphonia measured in musical theater actors with and without vocal complaint. Methods An observational cross-sectional study with 34 musical theater actors, adults, of both genders, with and without vocal complaints and regardless of whether they are professionals or students. The questionnaires were applied individually. Statistical analysis made it possible to verify the correlation between the dysphonia risk scores and to compare the groups with and without vocal complaint. Results Most of the participants were male, young adults, professional actors and without vocal complaint. There was a high risk of dysphonia, evidenced by the application of G-DRSP, with means scores compatible with values found in individuals with dysphonia, and reinforced by the indices found with DRSP-MTA application. There was a moderate and directly proportional correlation between the two questionnaire scores; and a correlation of both with the total risk score. Higher G-DRSP scores were observed in the vocal complaint group. Conclusion DRSP-MTA was feasible and easy to apply and was positively correlated with the total score and G-DRSP score. A high risk of dysphonia was evidenced in individuals with vocal complaints. Although the specific DRSP-MTA score did not differentiate musical theatre actors with and without vocal complaints, the G-DRSP score and the total risk score performed such differentiation.

Disfonía por tensión muscular: concepto y criterios diagnósticos / Muscle tension dysphonia: concept and diagnostic criteria

Introducción. La disfonía por tensión muscular fue definida, desde 1983, como un desorden que ocasiona un desbalance en las fuerzas de tensión muscular laríngea sin evidencia de patología estructural o neurológica. Denominado también disfonía por tensión muscular, tipo 1, este desorden aún no tiene estandarizadas las características que en la práctica han sido consideradas parte de su diagnóstico.Objetivo. Revisar la información actual, no mayor a cinco años, sobre disfonía por tensión muscular para unificar criterios y diagnósticos actuales.Metodología. Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática a través de las bases de datos PubMed, Google Scholar y Cochrane. Los términos MESH utilizados fueron: dis-fonía por tensión muscular, disfonía funcional, disfonía hipercinética y fatiga vocal. Criterios de inclusión: artículos publicados en revistas arbitradas, sin importancia del diseño y antigüedad no mayor a cinco años. Criterios de exclusión: artículos cuyo enfoque principal no fuera disfonía por tensión muscular y con idioma diferente al inglés o español.Resultados. Dos estudios refieren mayor patología en mujeres que hombres; cuatro investigaciones reportan presión subglótica aumentada (>90 mmHg); tres trabajos reportaron medidas fonatorias; un trabajo propone video de alta resolución como demostración de hiperfunción vocal; una investigación evaluó onda mucosa por elec-troglotografía; una investigación estudió el uso de resonancia magnética funcional; otro trabajo propuso un estudio piloto de evaluación de flujo sanguíneo de músculos infrahioideos. Otro trabajo hace una revisión del uso de métodos diagnósticos.Conclusiones. Los parámetros de mayor peso fueron pico cepstral y presión sub-glótica. Aún es necesario ampliar el conocimiento con nuevas investigaciones que permitan criterios universales

Introduction. Muscle tension dysphonia has been defined since 1983 as a disorder in which there is an imbalance in laryngeal muscle tension forces, without evidence of structural or neurological pathology; it has also been called type I muscle tension dysphonia. The characteristics that in practice have been considered part of the di-agnosis are not standardized.Objective. To review current information, not older than 5 years, on muscle tension dysphonia, unifying current diagnostic criteria.Methodology. A systematic search was carried out through the Pub Med, Google scholar and Cochrane databases. The MESH terms used were: muscle tension dys-phonia, functional dysphonia, hyperkinetic dysphonia, and vocal fatigue. Inclusion criteria: articles published in peer-reviewed journals, regardless of design and pub-lished no more than 5 years before. Exclusion criteria: articles whose main focus was not muscle tension dysphonia and with a language other than English or Spanish.Results. Two studies report more pathology in women than men; four investiga-tions report increased subglottic pressure (> 90 mmHg); three studies reported pho-natory measures; a work proposes high resolution video as a demonstration of vo-cal hyperfunction; an investigation evaluated mucosal wave by electroglottography; an investigation studied the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging; another work proposed a pilot study of infrahyoid muscle blood flow assessment: another work reviews the use of diagnostic methods.Conclusions. The parameters of greater weight were cepstral peak and subglottic pressure. It is still necessary to expand the knowledge with new research that allows universal criteria

Conocimiento de los factores de riesgo vocal y presencia de síntomas vocales en profesores universitarios / Knowledge of vocal risk factors and presence of vocal symptoms in university professors

Introducción: existen diferentes factores de riesgo que pueden llegar a generar alteraciones vocales en los profesores en el ejercicio de su labor. Esta investigación busca establecer la relación entre el conocimiento de los factores de riesgo vocal y la presencia de síntomas asociados a enfermedad vocal en profesores universitarios. Método: se llevó a cabo un estudio observacional descriptivo con un diseño trans-versal con 200 profesores seleccionados bajo criterios de exclusión y exclusión. Se aplicó una encuesta online de conocimiento de los factores de riesgo vocal y la subes-cala física del Índice de Incapacidad Vocal (VHI). Para el análisis estadístico se usó Stata 14. Resultados: se encontró que los docentes presentan conocimiento de los factores de riesgo vocal y la presencia de síntomas es leve. La relación entre estas dos variables fue negativa, es decir, a mayor conocimiento vocal menor presencia de síntomas. Conclusiones: a pesar de encontrarse relación entre las variables de estudio, el nivel de significancia es bajo. Las investigaciones que indagan el conocimiento de los factores de riesgo vocal son reducidas, por lo que se recomienda continuar investi-gando esta temática

Introduction: there are different risk factors that can generate vocal alterations in teachers in the exercise of their work. This research seeks to establish the relationship between knowledge of vocal risk factors and the presence of symptoms associated with vocal disease in college teachers. Method: a descriptive observational study was carried out with a cross-sectional design with 200 teachers selected under exclusion and exclusion criteria. An online survey of knowledge of vocal risk factors and the physical subscale of the Vocal Disa-bility Index (VHI) were applied. Stata 14 was used for statistical analysis.Results: it was found that teachers present knowledge of vocal risk factors and the presence of symptoms is mild. The relationship between these two variables was ne-gative, that is, the higher the vocal knowledge, the lower the presence of symptoms.Conclusions: despite finding a relationship between the study variables, the level of significance is low. The investigations that research the knowledge of the vocal risk factors are limited. Therefore, it is recommended to continue investigating this topic.

Factores predisponentes de la disfonía por hiperfunción laríngea en pacientes adultos: Hospital Universitario Dr. Luis Gómez López / Predisposing factors of laryngeal hyperfunction dysphonia in adult patients: Dr. Luis Gómez López University Hospital

Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo de revisión de 95 historias clínicas con el objetivo de determinar los factores predisponentes a la disfonía por hiperfunción laríngea en pacientes adultos que asistieron a la consulta de Otorrinolaringología del Hospital Universitario Dr. Luis Gómez López durante el lapso enero-diciembre 2016 a Junio 2017. Entre los resultados se encontró una predominancia del sexo masculino (82,4%) y una edad entre 37 a 44 años en 96,8% de los casos; 38% de los pacientes son profesionales expuestos a contaminación ambiental, 25% son profesionales de la voz; 79% no refiere tener hábito tabáquico; 38% refirió abusar de la voz, siendo las principales causas el hablar en exceso, cantar y gritar. El 67,4% de los pacientes están expuestos a vapores tóxicos, 86,3% al humo del tabaco y 82,1% al humo de la leña. El grado de disfonía más frecuente diagnosticado por nasofibrolaringoscopía fue grado II (60%). Es importante la detección temprana de los factores predisponentes asociados a la disfonía por hiperfunción laríngea de forma de implementar acciones que favorezcan las condiciones laborales y ambientales y mitiguen su influencia en la fisiología de la voz(AU)

A retrospective review of 95 medical charts was carried out with the objective of determining the predisposing factors for laryngeal hyperfunction dysphonia in adult patients attending the otorhinolaryngology consult of the Hospital Universitario Dr. Luis Gómez López, during the period January-December 2016 to June 2017. The results show a male predominance (82.4%) and an age between 37 to 44 years in 96.8% of cases; 38% of patients are professionals exposed to environmental pollution and 25% are voice professionals; 79% of patients don't smoke; 38% of cases abuse voice by speaking frequently, singing and shouting. 67.4% of patients have been exposed to vapors, 86.3% to tobacco smoke and 82.1% to firewood. Degree of dysphonia diagnosed by nasofibrolaryngoscopy was grade II (60%). Early detection of predisposing factors associated to laryngeal hyperfunction dysphonia is important in order to implement environmental actions to mitigate their influence in voice physiology(AU)

A timidez e desvantagem vocal em profissionais da voz / The shyness and vocal handicap in professional voice users

RESUMO Objetivo investigar a influência da timidez autorreferida na desvantagem vocal percebida, de acordo com a presença ou ausência de queixa vocal, em profissionais da voz. Métodos duzentos e oito profissionais da voz (média de 36 anos, desvio padrão: 11,5), entre cantores, atores, advogados, locutores, telejornalistas, palestrantes, professores e vendedores, com ou sem queixa vocal, responderam a um questionário on-line que continha uma ficha de identificação pessoal, o Índice de Desvantagem Vocal - IDV-10 e a Escala de Timidez Cheek & Buss. Resultados dos 208 profissionais da voz, 28% apresentaram desvantagem vocal, sendo que cerca de 60% destes eram tímidos; mais de 70% não apresentaram desvantagem vocal e destes, apenas 26% eram tímidos. Sendo assim, profissionais da voz tímidos falharam mais no IDV-10 do que os não tímidos. Entre os profissionais da voz que apresentaram desvantagem vocal, 66% tinham queixa vocal, enquanto 34% não apresentaram queixa. Dos sujeitos com desvantagem e queixa vocal, 54% eram tímidos e 46% não tímidos, sem diferença estatística entre estes dois grupos. Já entre os sujeitos com desvantagem, porém sem queixa vocal, 70% eram tímidos, e 30% não tímidos, havendo diferença entre eles. Conclusão a timidez pode ser um fator de confundimento para percepção de desvantagem vocal, o que indica que profissionais da voz podem falhar em um teste de autoavaliação vocal em decorrência da timidez e não de um distúrbio de voz, propriamente dito.

ABSTRACT Purpose to investigate the influence of self-reported shyness on the noticed vocal handicap, according to the presence or absence of a vocal complaint, in professional voice users. Methods two hundred and eight professional voice users (mean age 36 years), among them: singers, actors, lawyers, announcers, newscasters, speakers, teachers and salespeople, with or without vocal complaint, answered an online questionnaire, which had a personal identification card, the Vocal Handicap Index - VHI-10, and the Shyness Scale. Results of the 208 voice professionals, 28% presented vocal handicap, which about 60% of that are shy; more than 70% had no vocal handicap, and of these, only 26% were shy. From that, it is concluded that shy professional voice users failed more in VHI-10 than non-shy. Among professional voice users who presented vocal handicap, 66% had vocal complaints, while 34% did not complain. Of the participants with vocal handicaps and complaints, 54% were shy and 46% were not shy, with no statistical difference between these two groups. Among those with a vocal handicap, however without vocal complaints, 70% were shy and 30% were not shy, having a statistical difference between them. Conclusion shyness may be a confounding factor for the perception of vocal handicap, which shows that professional voice users may fail in a self-reported voice assessment test because of shyness rather than a voice disorder itself.

Efetividade de duas modalidades terapêuticas na redução dos sintomas vocais em pacientes com disfonia comportamental / Effectiveness of two therapeutic modalities in the reduction of vocal symptoms in patients with behavioral dysphonia

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a efetividade da terapia de grupo na redução dos sintomas vocais em pacientes com disfonia comportamental e compará-la a uma modalidade de terapia tradicional/individual. Métodos Trata-se de uma pesquisa explicativa, quantitativa e de intervenção. Participaram 99 pacientes com disfonia comportamental, de ambos os sexos, alocados em dois grupos: Terapia Individual (TI) e Terapia de Grupo (TG). Todos foram submetidos à terapia com abordagem eclética. Foram realizadas oito sessões, sendo a primeira e a última destinadas à avaliação e as outras seis de intervenção. Realizou-se análise estatística descritiva e inferencial para comparar os grupos e os momentos pré e pós-intervenção. Resultados A maioria dos participantes era do sexo feminino, não usava a voz profissionalmente e com lesão na porção membranosa da prega vocal. Ambos os grupos apresentavam escores médios semelhantes, no início da terapia, fato que mostra a homogeneidade dos grupos. Houve redução de todos os escores da Escala de Sintomas Vocais (ESV) no momento pós-intervenção individual e em grupo. Não foi observada diferença significativa, ao comparar as médias dos escores da ESV pós-terapia entre os grupos. Em relação aos itens da ESV, foi possível observar que alguns podem não detectar as diferenças entre os momentos pré e pós-intervenção. Conclusão Tanto a TI, quanto a TG foram efetivas na redução significativa dos sintomas vocais. Não houve diferença ao comparar os grupos. Alguns itens da ESV, principalmente no domínio limitação, foram mais sensíveis nos momentos pós-intervenção, em ambas modalidades. O tipo de intervenção influencia a redução dos sintomas vocais.

ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness of two therapeutic approaches in reducing vocal symptoms in patients with behavioral dysphonia. Methods This was an explanatory, quantitative and interventional study. A total of 99 patients of both sexes with behavioral dysphonia who sought speech therapy participated in this study. These patients were allocated into two groups: individual therapy (IT) and group therapy (GT). All participants were subjected to therapy with an eclectic approach. Eight sessions were conducted, comprising a first and a last session for evaluation, with six intervention sessions in between them. A descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was performed to compare the groups and the moments before and after the intervention. Results The majority of participants were female, and there was a predominance of patients who did not use their voice professionally and who had a diagnosis of a laryngeal lesion in the membranous portion of the vocal fold. It should be noted that patients presented similar mean scores at the beginning of therapy regardless of the group to which they were allocated, which indicated the homogeneity of the groups. There were reductions in all Vocal Symptoms Scale (VoiSS) scores after individual and group therapy. No significant differences were observed when comparing the mean posttherapy VoiSS scores between the groups in either domain. Some VoiSS items were unable to detect differences between the pre- and posttherapy timepoints. Conclusion Individual and group therapeutic modalities are effective in significantly reducing self-reported vocal symptoms. The type of intervention influences the reduction in vocal symptoms. Some items of the VoiSS, mainly in the area of limitations, were more sensitive at the posttherapy timepoint in both modalities.

Cut-off point for high dysphonia risk in children based on the Child Dysphonia Risk Screening Protocol: preliminary findings

OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to establish a cut-off point for high dysphonia risk in children using the Child Dysphonia Risk Screening Protocol (DRSP-C). METHODS: Through a preliminary study, voice recordings of 59 children (4-12 years of age) were collected during an auditory-perceptual analysis using the Consensus Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Voice protocol. Thirty of the patients had voice disorders (patient group), and 29 did not (control group). A risk score for dysphonia was then calculated, and data were compared between groups. The relationship between overall degrees of deviation and questionnaire scores was analysed. The questionnaire's validity was verified from the area under the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve, and cut-off points were obtained based on diagnostic criteria for screening procedures. RESULTS: The DRSP-C score was found to be higher for the patient group, as was the partial score for vocal behaviour. No correlation was found between overall degrees of dysphonia and questionnaire scores. The area under the ROC curve was measured as 0.678, denoting limited diagnostic capacity. The cut-off point was set at 16.50. Thus, above this value, dysphonia risk is higher. CONCLUSION: A cut-off point for high dysphonia risk was calculated. The DRSP-C proved to be a promising tool for children's clinical vocal and health promotion and should be used in conjunction with General Dysphonia Risk Screening.

Parámetros vocales para definir la severidad de una disfonía / Vocal parameters to determine severity of voice disorders

Introducción: la severidad de una disfonía da cuenta del grado de alteración que tiene una voz en relación con todos los procesos fisiológicos involucrados con la producción del sonido. Es importante determinar el nivel de severidad a fin de establecer un programa con el conjunto de ejercicios que permitan una rehabilitación apropiada. Objetivo: comprender si el comportamiento de los diferentes parámetros aerodinámicos, electroglotográficos, acústicos y de autorreporte vocal permite o no determinar la severidad de una disfonía. Método: se evaluaron 55 sujetos con diferentes tipos de disfonía según pará-metros aerodinámicos, electroglotográficos, acústicos y de autorreporte vocal. La muestra fue dividida en 3 grupos de acuerdo con el grado de gravedad de la patología. Se aplicó un análisis de varianza para comparar el comportamiento de las variables dependientes en relación con los niveles de severidad de la disfonía. Con el fin de determinar las diferencias entre estos niveles, se aplicó la prueba Post hoc (Tukey) a las variables significativas. Resultados: es posible determinar el nivel de severidad de una disfonía a partir de parámetros acústicos como el CPP, HNR y el cociente de pendiente espectral 1/5-5/8Khz. También se puede hacer por medio de cuestionarios de autorreporte vocal como el VOISS, el VHI y el VTDS

Introduction: the severity of dysphonia shows the degree of alteration that a voice has in relation to all the physiological processes involved in the production of sound. It is essential to determine the level of severity to establish a program with the set of exercises required for a proper rehabilitation. Objective: to understand if the behavior of the different aerodynamic, electroglot-tographic, acoustic, and vocal self-report parameters allows, or not, to determine the severity of dysphonia. Method: 55 subjects with different types of dysphonia were evaluated according to aerodynamic, electroglottographic, acoustic, and vocal self-report parameters. The sample was divided into three groups in relation to the severity degree of the patho-logy. An analysis of variance was applied to compare the behavior of dependent variables with the severity levels of dysphonia. The Post hoc test (Tukey) was applied to the significant variables to determine the differences between the severity levels. Results: it is possible to determine the level of severity of dysphonia from acoustic parameters such as CPP, HNR, and the ratio of spectral slope 1 / 5-5 / 8Khz. It is also possible to use voice self-report questionnaires such as the VOISS, the VHI, and the VTDS

Medidas cepstrais na avaliação da intensidade do desvio vocal / Cepstral measures in the assessment of severity of voice disorders

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar se existe associação entre a presença, a intensidade e o tipo de desvio vocal e as medidas cepstrais em amostras de indivíduos com queixa vocal. Método Foram utilizadas 376 amostras da vogal /ε/ de indivíduos de ambos os gêneros, com queixa vocal. Utilizou-se uma escala analógico-visual para análise perceptivo-auditiva das vozes quanto à intensidade do desvio vocal (GG), graus de rugosidade (GR), soprosidade (GS) e tensão (GT), incluindo-se a determinação da qualidade vocal predominante (rugosa, soprosa ou tensa). Foram extraídas as medidas relacionadas ao Cepstral Peak Prominence-Smoothed (CPPS) e o declínio espectral das amostras vocais. Resultados Houve diferença dos valores do CPPS entre os grupos com e sem desvio vocal, assim como entre as diferentes intensidades e tipos de desvio vocal. Os valores do CPPS foram mais reduzidos em função da presença e intensidade do desvio vocal. Os valores do CPPS diferenciaram vozes rugosas x soprosas, rugosas x tensas e soprosas x tensas. O declínio espectral apenas diferenciou vozes soprosas x tensas. O CPPS se correlacionou de modo positivo e forte com os GG e GS, de modo negativo moderado com o GR, e de forma negativa fraca com o GT. O declínio espectral apresentou correlação positiva moderada com o GT e correlação negativa fraca com o GS. Conclusão Existe associação entre a presença de desvio vocal, o GG, a qualidade vocal predominante e o CPPS. De modo especial, o GG é fortemente correlacionado ao CPPS. O declínio espectral está associado apenas aos parâmetros de soprosidade e tensão.

ABSTRACT Purpose To analyze whether there is an association between the presence, intensity and type of voice disorder and the cepstral measures in samples of individuals with voice complaints. Methods We used 376 vowel /Ɛ/ samples from individuals of both genders that had voice complaints. An analogue-visual scale was used for the auditory-perceptual analysis of voices regarding the overall grade of dysphonia (G) and the grades of roughness (R), breathiness (B), and strain (S), including a determination of voice quality (rough, breathy or strained). Measures related to cepstral peak prominence smoothed (CPPS) and spectral decline of vocal samples were extracted. Results There were differences in the CPPS values between the groups with or without voice disorders as well as between the different intensities and types of voice disorder. CPPS values were lower because of the presence and intensity of voice disorders. The CPPS values differentiated the following voices: rough x breathy, rough x strained, and breathy x strained. The spectral decline only differentiated breathy x strained voices. CPPS correlated positively and strongly with G and B; moderately and negatively with R, and negatively and weakly with S. The spectral decline had a moderate positive correlation with S and a weak negative correlation with B. Conclusion There is association between voice disorder, G, predominant voice quality, and CPPS. In particular, G is strongly correlated with CPPS. Spectral decline is associated only with the parameters B and S.

Acoustic Voice Quality Index - AVQI para o português brasileiro: análise de diferentes materiais de fala / Acoustic Voice Quality Index - AVQI for brazilian portuguese speakers: analysis of different speech material

RESUMO Objetivo Verificar a melhor amostra de fala para validação do AVQI para o português-brasileiro; identificar o contexto de fala com melhor correlação perceptivo-acústica e que possui maior acurácia diagnóstica com o AVQI. Método Gravações de 50 sujeitos (disfônicos e vocalmente saudáveis), incluindo: vogal/a/; meses do ano; números (1 a 20) e repetição das frases do CAPE-V. As amostras de fala foram editadas para conter três diferentes durações mais vogal: D1-fala completa; D2-fala com 3s de segmentos sonoros; D3-fala com ponto de corte pré-determinado. Três avaliadores realizaram a análise perceptivoauditiva (APA) das amostras combinadas em 3 contextos seguidos da vogal e deram um único escore do desvio vocal (G:0 a 3). Verificou-se qual estímulo de fala possuía melhor correlação perceptivo-acústica considerando o Gmédio; analisou-se qual estímulo possuía melhor acurácia diagnóstica considerando como presença ou ausência G<0,5 e G<0,68. Resultados A correlação perceptivo-acústica variou de r = 0,482 a r = 0,634 (Correlação de Spearman); números apresentou os valores mais elevados. O AVQI foi altamente específico e pouco sensível. Considerando G<0,5, a melhor sensibilidade e valor da curva ROC foi para frases em D3 (0,578;0,72). Considerando G<0,68, houve boa acurácia diagnóstica para números de 1 a 10 e maior sensibilidade para números de 1 a 20. Conclusão Melhor correlação perceptivo-acústica foi para números, 1 a 10. As frases do CAPE-V produziram melhor acurácia diagnóstica com G<0,5, números apresentou elevada acurácia diagnóstica com G<0,68. Números é bastante usual na clínica brasileira, logo, sugere-se seu uso para validação e análises do AVQI.

ABSTRACT Purpose This study aimed to verify the best speech material for the AVQI for Brazilian Portuguese language and identify the best validity results between the auditory perceptual judgment (APJ) and the AVQI score on different speech materials. Methods We recorded voice samples of 50 individuals (dysphonic and vocally healthy) of several continuous speech (cs) variants (i.e., months of the year, numbers 1 to 20, and CAPE-V sentences) and attached the vowel /a/ in each case. The recorded samples were edited to three different durations of cs variants plus vowel: D1-total speech material; D2-customized speech material without voiceless parts; D3-pre-defined cut-off point speech material. These samples were submitted to three voice experts who judged the overall voice quality; and the AVQI analysis. AVQI's precision and concurrent validity were evaluated considering a Gmean threshold of G<0.5 and G<0.68. Results The concurrent validity of AVQI and APJ ranged from r = 0.482 to r = 0.634. Numbers presented higher values for all durations. For G<0.5, the best sensitivity and area under the ROC curve was for CAPE-V sentences at D3 (57.8%; 72%). For G<0.68, numbers 1 to 10 had the best diagnostic accuracy and numbers 1 to 20 had the best sensitivity. Conclusion Numbers from 1 to 10 had the best correlation results between APJ and AVQI. For G<0.5, sentences had the best diagnostic accuracy; while for G<0.68, numbers had the best diagnostic accuracy. Numbers are commonly used in the Brazilian clinic routine. According to the validity results and daily clinical practice in Brazil, we suggest the use of numbers as cs for concatenated voice samples of voice quality assessments.

Sinais, sintomas e função vocal em indivíduos com disfagia tratados de câncer de cabeça e pescoço / Signs, symptoms and vocal function in individuals with dysphagia treated for head and neck cancer

RESUMO Objetivos Avaliar a presença de sinais e sintomas vocais e função vocal em indivíduos com disfagia, tratados de câncer de cabeça e pescoço - CCP e identificar os valores de corte dos respectivos instrumentos. Métodos Estudo prospectivo com 96 indivíduos (68 homens e 28 mulheres), divididos em grupo experimental - GE (pacientes tratados de CCP com disfagia, independente de queixa vocal) e grupo controle - GC (sem queixas autorrelatadas de voz e deglutição, pareados em média de idade e sexo com GE), que responderam a um questionário com dados de identificação e caracterização da amostra, Lista de Sinais e Sintomas Vocais - LSS, e dois protocolos de avaliação vocal (Índice de Função Glótica - IFG e Escala de Sintomas Vocais - ESV). Por fim, as notas de corte dos protocolos foram identificadas por meio da curva ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristic). Resultados Indivíduos do GE apresentaram mais sinais e sintomas vocais e maiores escores no IFG e ESV que os indivíduos do GC, além de pior autoavaliação vocal. Os três instrumentos apresentaram máxima área sob a curva ROC, com valores de corte ESV=17, IFG=4 e LSS=6 pontos. Conclusão Indivíduos tratados de CCP com disfagia apresentam mais sinais e sintomas vocais, pior autopercepção da disfunção vocal e maior prejuízo nos aspectos de limitação, emocional e físico da voz, que indivíduos vocalmente saudáveis. Os três instrumentos evidenciaram sensibilidade e especificidade máximas, podendo ser utilizados como ferramentas de triagem.

ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate the presence of vocal signs and symptoms and the vocal function in patients with dysphagia treated for head and neck cancer - HNC and identify the cutoff values of these instruments. Methods Prospective study with 96 individuals (68 men and 28 women) divided into an experimental group - EG (HNC patients with dysphagia, independently of their vocal complaints) and control group - CG (without self-reported vocal or swallowing complaints, with age and sex-matched to the EG). They all answered a questionnaire with identification and characterization of the sample data, the Vocal Signs and Symptoms List - SSL and the protocols: Glottal Function Index - GFI and Voice Symptom Scale - VoiSS. The protocols cutoff values were identified by the ROC curve. Results Individuals from the EG had more vocal signs and symptoms and higher scores in the GFI and the VoiSS than individuals from the CG, they also had worst vocal self-assessment. The three instruments showed maximum area under the ROC curve, with cutoff values of VoiSS=17, GFI=4 and SSL=6. Conclusions Individuals treated for HNC with dysphagia presented more vocal signs and symptoms, poorer perception of their vocal dysfunction and greater loss in vocal aspects of impairment, emotional and physical than the vocally healthy individuals. The three instruments showed maximum sensitivity and specificity and can be used as screening tools.

Entrenamiento audioperceptual (EAP) en disfonías. Resultados preliminares del primer taller experimental / The audioperceptual evaluation for dysphonias. Preliminary results of an experimental workshop / Formação audio perceptiva (EAP) de disfunção. Resultados preliminares do primeiro workshop experimental

INTRODUCCIÓN: El entrenamiento audioperceptual (EAP) puede ser utilizado como elemento diagnóstico laringológico para dirigir el estudio del paciente disfónico a un nivel de mayor complejidad en caso de discrepancia entre lo percibido perceptualmente y el estudio endoscópico realizado. El objetivo de este trabajo fue valorar el EAP como herramienta complementaria diagnóstica en la percepción y calificación individual de la voz del paciente con patología vocal en un grupo selecto de profesionales fonoaudiólogos y otorrinolaringólogos...

INTRODUCTION: Audioperceptual training (APT) can be used as a laryngological diagnostic element to direct the study of the dysphonic patient to a more complex level in the event of a discrepancy between what is perceptually perceived and the endoscopic study performed. The objective of this work was to evaluate the APT as a complementary diagnostic tool in the perception and individual qualification of the voice of the patient with vocal pathology in a select group of professional phonoaudiologists and otolaryngologists…

INTRODUÇÃO: O treinamento Audioperceptual (EAP) pode ser usado como um elemento de diagnóstico laringológico para direcionar o estudo do paciente disfônico para um nível mais complexo em caso de discrepância entre o que é percebido perceptualmente e o estudo endoscópico realizado. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o EAP como ferramenta de diagnóstico complementar na percepção e qualificação individual da voz do paciente com patologia vocal em um seleto grupo de fonoaudiólogos e otorrinolaringologistas profissionais...