Vocal tract discomfort in caregivers for the elderly during an interval of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Logoped Phoniatr Vocol
; 47(3): 194-201, 2022 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1228353
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, professional caregivers caring for the elderly may experience more vocal tract problems in addition to regular high vocal demands while wearing face masks/coverings. METHODS ANDPARTICIPANTS:
Vocal tract discomfort (VTD) was assessed in 64 caregivers in one home for the elderly (64% participation rate) in June 2020 using the German version of the VTD scale.RESULTS:
More than one-half of the participating caregivers experienced VTD, described mostly as dryness, irritability, and tightness. Approximately, 80% reported that sensations were not perceived before enhanced infection prevention standards were implemented.CONCLUSIONS:
Among caregivers caring for the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic, special care should be focused on the voice and vocal tract well-being.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Voice Disorders
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Logoped Phoniatr Vocol
Journal subject:
Speech-Language Pathology
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
14015439.2021.1915376
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