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Utility of the voice handicap index as an indicator of postthyroidectomy voice dysfunction.
J Voice
May 2013
Audiology and Speech Center, Department of Research Programs, Otolaryngology, and Surgical Oncology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Article Synopsis
- The Voice Handicap Index (VHI) is an effective self-reported tool for assessing voice issues in patients after thyroid surgery, particularly in identifying negative voice outcomes (VOs).
- A longitudinal study involving 91 participants found that a specific change in VHI scores (13-16 points) can accurately predict early voice problems with high sensitivity (86%) and specificity (88%).
- The VHI's Functional and Physical subscales proved more predictive than the Emotional subscale, indicating that this tool is valuable for diagnosing voice problems post-thyroidectomy.