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Voice-disordered cases versus controls were initially defined via three reference standards: (1) auditory-perceptual judgment (dysphonia +/-); (2) Voice Handicap Index (VHI) score (VHI +/-); and (3) laryngoscopic description (laryngoscopic +/-).

Statistical analyses demonstrated high internal consistency and high test-retest reliability both for the overall VHI score and for the functional, physical, and emotional domains of the VHI.

Results indicate that these measures were not predictive of overall VHI score, and no cohesive or predictable pattern was identified when comparing individual measures with overall VHI or with each subscale item.

The VHI score was above the normal limit in 16 (40%), and VLS findings were abnormal in 39 (97.5%) asthmatics.

The subjects in the control group had lower scores compared to the subjects with voice disorders for the overall VHI score and for the three domains.

Dependent variables included maximum expiratory pressure (MEP), Voice Handicap Index (VHI) score, Vocal Rating Scale (VRS) score, Voice Effort Scale score, phonetogram measures, subglottal pressures, and acoustic and perceptual measures.

The mean VHI scores of Kuwaiti teachers were compared with those of Jordanian and Emirati teachers.

After adjustment, the difference was not significant (P = 0.053) but the LPHA group trended toward lower normalized VHI scores.

Results showed significant improvements in MEP, VHI scores, and VRS scores, subglottal pressure for loud intensity, phonetogram area, and dynamic range.

Our study revealed that the V-RQOL and VHI scores in our series of patients following voice restoration in laryngectomees were consistent with that reported in the literature.

Normalized VHI scores at 6 months after IL were significantly lower in the LPHA group compared to the SPHA group when not adjusted for age and sex (P = 0.027).