Description

The Voice-Related Quality of Life (V-RQOL-10) is a tool that assesses the quality of life of individuals who experience voice problems. The scale consists of 10 questions and is used to evaluate the impact of voice disorders on the daily lives of patients. The questionnaire covers both physical and emotional issues that arise from voice difficulties.

Analysis and Use of Data

The V-RQOL-10 is used to determine the level of voice disability experienced by an individual, as well as to track the consequences of voice problems in their daily life. By collecting data from patients before and after therapeutic interventions, the tool allows comparison of the individual’s progress and the assessment of treatment effectiveness. The data obtained from the tool helps therapists tailor interventions to the needs of the patients.

Purpose

The main purpose of the V-RQOL-10 scale is to evaluate the quality of life of individuals suffering from voice disorders. It examines how voice problems affect the social, emotional, and professional aspects of the patient’s life, thus providing a comprehensive view of the impact of the disorder on daily life.

Scoring

The V-RQOL-10 is scored using a Likert scale, where participants rate how often or how intensely they experience the effects of the voice disorder. The total score is calculated based on the responses to all questions, with higher scores indicating lower quality of life due to voice problems. The results can be divided into categories describing the degree of voice dysfunction.

Bibliography

Hogikyan, N. D., & Sethuraman, G. (1999). Validation of an instrument to measure voice-related quality of life (V-RQOL). Journal of Voice, 13(4), 557-569.

Behlau, M., Zambon, F., Guerrieri, A. C., & Roy, N. (2011). Validation of the Voice-Related Quality of Life (V-RQOL) scale in Brazilian Portuguese. Journal of Voice, 25(3), 354-359.

Hogikyan, N. D. (2002). Voice-related quality of life (V-RQOL) following type I thyroplasty for unilateral vocal fold paralysis. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 111(11), 1004-1007.