Mandarin Chinese version of the Aging Voice Index.

Objectives: This study developed the Mandarin Chinese version of the Aging Voice Index (AVI), with preliminary validation of the scale for potential clinical applications.

Study Design: Scale development.

Methods: The experimental procedure involved: (1) cross-cultural adaptation of the original AVI into the Mandarin Chinese version (CAVI); (2) evaluation by expert panel; (3) back translation; (4) pilot testing; (5) development of the final CAVI; (6) scale validation with 68 older adults of 60-89 years old (29 females and 39 males), 34 with voice disorders and 34 age-matched with normal voice.