Vocal impact on quality of life of elderly female subjects.

Unlabelled: Although there are several investigations focusing the physiology and anatomy of voice and the senior's larynx, little has been produced to support the knowledge of the impact of vocal conditions on quality of life of this portion of the population.

Aim: To verify the impact of voice on quality of the life of elderly women, using the questionnaires Short-Form Health Survey--SF36 and Voice Handicap Index (VHI).

Study Design: Prospective transversal cohort study.