Outcomes of teachers away from work forvoicedisorders, State Secretariat of Education, Federal District, 2009-2010.

Background: Voice is an important working tool for teachers. These professionals are often forced to stay away from work due to voice disorders, resulting in high frequency of sick leaves, function restriction and professional readjustment.

Objective: Toevaluate the epidemiological profile of teacher absenteeism due to voice disorders and the impact of dysphonia on reduction of work activities, function restriction and professional readjustment.