Assessing the relationship between vocal fatigue and voice activity, participation, and quality of life among pediatric SLPs practicing in India
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 337
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Assessment of the presence and severity of vocal fatigue symptoms among pediatric SLPs in India, and their impact on voice activity, participation, and overall quality of life.
研究概览
简要总结
Justification for the study: Pediatric SLPs rely heavily on their voice to provide therapy, making them vulnerable to vocal fatigue, which affects both professional efficiency and quality of life. Despite its prevalence, research on vocal fatigue among pediatric SLPs in India is limited. Studying its impact can inform workplace modifications and educational programs to support their longevity in the field.
Aim and Objectives of the study: The aim of the study is to assess the relationship between vocal fatigue symptoms on voice-related activities and participation and self-perceived impact on quality of life among speech-language pathologists (SLPs) working with pediatric populations in India and this study further aims to identify occupational and environmental factors contributing to vocal fatigue in SLPs, as well as common coping mechanisms and preventive measures they employ to manage vocal health.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 22.00 Year(s) 至 40.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Practicing pediatric speech-language pathologists in India, working for at least six months and regularly use their voice for a minimum of 4 hours/day.
- •Pediatric SLPs of both genders, aged 22 years and above, currently in practice.
排除标准
- •• SLPs who are diagnosed with voice disorder (e.g., vocal nodules, laryngitis) and are currently receiving treatment or therapy for vocal fatigue or voice-related conditions.
- •• SLPs who have a history of neurological conditions, head or neck surgery, or any condition affecting vocal function.
结局指标
主要结局
Assessment of the presence and severity of vocal fatigue symptoms among pediatric SLPs in India, and their impact on voice activity, participation, and overall quality of life.
时间窗: At baseline
次要结局
- Evaluation of associations between vocal fatigue and demographic or professional factors (e.g., age, years of experience, work setting, geographical region), and subgroup comparisons to identify variations in impact.(At baseline)
研究者
Dharsha Poojya
Manipal Academy of Higher Education