作者: C. D. L Van Gogh , H. F. Mahieu , D. J. Kuik , R. N. P. M. Rinkel , J. A. Langendijk
DOI: 10.1007/S00405-007-0313-1
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摘要: The purpose of this study is to compare (Dutch) Voice Handicap Index (VHIvumc) scores from a selected group patients with voice problems after treatment for early glottic cancer benign disorders and subjects the normal population. included 35 197 disorders. Furthermore, VHI were collected 123 randomly chosen reliability was high internal consistency test-retest stability. similar those due lesions. Both groups clearly deviant Within population, 16% appeared have not-normal voices. Based on ROC curves cut-off score 15 points defined identify in daily life. A clinical relevant difference 10 be used individual designs groups. Patients encounter same amount life as other voice-impaired patients. proved an adequate tool baseline effectiveness measurement voice.