Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2021, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (3): 59-64.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2020.467

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Application of the Chinese version of the vocal fatigue index scale to self-assessment of vocal fatigue of professional voice users

XING Dongsheng1, DI Quanhong1, YIN Youliang1, XIU Shiguo2, ZHANG Minglong3   

  1. 1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Liaoyang Central Hospital, Liaoyang 111000, Liaoning, China;
    2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Yanbian University's Hospital, Yanbian 133000, Jilin, China;
    3. The Genetical Department of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar 161000, Heilongjiang, China
  • Published:2021-05-14

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Abstract: Objective To explore the application of the Chinese version of the vocal fatigue index(VFI)to the self-assessment of vocal fatigue in professional voice users. Methods The observation group consisted of 120 professional voice users who were treated in our department due to voice fatigue(VF). The patients were examined using NBI, and they filled the Chinese version of the VFI. According to the findings of NBI examination under electronic laryngoscopy, the observation group was divided into the chronic laryngitis group(group A), vocal cord nodule group(group B), and the vocal cord polyp group(group C). The control group consisted of 20 occupational voice users who were examined using an electronic laryngoscope NBI and self-reported without voice diseases. Observation groups A and B were treated with atomization inhalation for one week, sound rest, 10 mL Lanqin oral liquid three times a day, and symptomatic treatment for one month, followed by electronic laryngoscope NBI examination and filling of the Chinese version of the VFI scale. The observation group C underwent vocal cord tumor resection, and the specimens were used for pathological examination. Based on the pathological results, the group was subdivided into the C1 benign tumor group, C2 malignant tumor group, postoperative atomization inhalation for 1 week, sound rest, Lanqin oral liquid 10 mL, three times a day, and symptomatic treatment for 1 month. The results were statistically analyzed. Results 1. The age and sex composition ratios of each of the observation and control groups were compared(P>0.05); the difference was not statistically significant. 2. Compared with the control group, the VFI scores of the observation group were higher than those of the control group in Part 1 and Part 2, and lower in Part 3(P<0.001); the difference was statistically significant. 3. The scores of group A and group B in Parts 1, 2, and 3 and C1 and C2 in the observation group were compared (P=0.125,P=0.492); the difference was not statistically significant. The scores of group A and group B were lower than those in group C1 in Part 1. The scores of group A and group B were lower than those in group C1 and group C2 in part 2. The scores of group A and group B were higher than those in group C1 and group C2 in part 3(P<0.005); the difference was statistically significant. The score of group A was lower than that in group C2 in Part 1(P=0.012), and the difference was statistically significant. The score of group B was lower than that of group C2 in Part 1(P=0.056), and the difference was not statistically significant. 4. After treatment, the VFI scores of observation groups A, B, and C1 decreased in Part 1 and Part 2, and the scores of Part 3 increased(P<0.001); the difference was statistically significant. The VFI scores of observation group C2 in Part 1 and Part 2 decreased, and the scores of Part 3 increased(P=0.102); the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion The Chinese version of the VFI scale can provide accurate quantitative indicators for VF patients in three aspects: pronunciation fatigue and avoidance, pronunciation discomfort, sound rest, and improvement of symptoms. It can be used for the subjective evaluation of the VF of professional voice users.

Key words: Vocal fatigue index scale, Voice fatigue, Professional voice use, Narrow band imaging technology of electronic laryngoscope, Chronic laryngitis, Vocal nodules, Vocal cord tumor

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  • R767.92
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