Comparison of Laryngeal Palpatory Scale (LPS), With Surface Electromyographic Measures in Patients with Muscle Tension Dysphonia.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the laryngeal palpatory scale (LPS) to ascertain possible correlation with neck surface electromyography (sEMG).

Methods: Two otolaryngologists and one certified speech-language pathologist assessed 21 participants (seven women and 14 men; with a mean age of 42.8 years; ranged: 21 to 70 years) with muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) diagnosed with the current version of the LPS rating system.

Development and Preliminary Validation of a Pain Scale Specific to Patients With Voice Disorders: The Voice-Related Pain Scale (VRPS).

Introduction: Although pain is one of the complaints reported by voice patients, still there is no valid and reliable scale to evaluate pain in Patients with Voice Disorders (PWVDs). Therefore, the aim of the present study was to develop and validate the Voice-Related Pain Scale (VRPS).

Methods: The present study was conducted in two stages: (1) development of the VRPS based on semistructured interviews with PWVDs and experts in the field of voice disorders and an in-depth literature review, and (2) Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the VRPS.

Assessment of Surgeon Judgment during Resection of Laryngeal Carcinoma.

Introduction: Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser surgery as a conservative tool plays a peculiar role in the management of head and neck cancer. Numerous patients who were candidates for transoral laryngeal microsurgery have forced us to eliminate frozen-section evaluation of surgical margins and use a magnified view of the larynx. The present study evaluated surgeon-judged negative margins with permanent microscopic pathologic evaluation.

Effects of Voice Therapy on Vocal Tract Discomfort in Muscle Tension Dysphonia.

Introduction: Patients with muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) suffer from several physical discomforts in their vocal tract. However, few studies have examined the effects of voice therapy (VT) on the vocal tract discomfort (VTD) in patients with voice disorders. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of VT on the VTD in patients with MTD.

Application of High-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Muscle Tension Dysphonia Patients With the Pain Complaint: The Immediate Effect.

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to investigate the immediate effect of the application of high-frequency Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) patients with the pain complaint.

Materials And Methods: Thirty patients with MTD, 10 men and 20 women with a mean age of 36.40 ± 5.

A Novel Laryngeal Palpatory Scale (LPS) in Patients with Muscle Tension Dysphonia.

Objectives: Laryngeal palpation is a routine clinical method for evaluation of patients with muscle tension dysphonia (MTD). The aim of this study was to develop a new comprehensive valid and reliable "laryngeal palpatory scale" (LPS), based on psychometric criteria.

Methods: The scale items were selected based on an in-depth analysis of the literature and an expert focus group.

Iranian Voice Quality of Life Profile (IVQLP): Factor Analysis.

Objectives: An important domain in health-related quality of life evaluations is quality of life perceptions due to having a voice disorder. The objective of this study was to examine the factor structure of the Iranian Voice Quality of Life Profile (IVQLP) based on Exploratory Factor Analysis and confirmatory factor analysis.

Methods: The study sample consisted of 280 patients (174 males and 106 females) diagnosed with MTD, benign organic disorders such as polyps and nodules, and unilateral vocal fold paralysis and cancer.

Vocal Function Exercises for Muscle Tension Dysphonia: Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation and Self-Assessment Rating.

Objective: Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) is a functional dysphonia, which appears with an excessive tension in the intrinsic and extrinsic laryngeal musculatures. MTD can affect voice quality and quality of life. The purpose of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of vocal function exercises (VFEs) on perceptual and self-assessment ratings in a group of 15 subjects with MTD.