How to Measure and Interpret the Singing Voice Handicap Index in  Opera  Singers.

Dr. Zaharia Klodiana; Asc.Prof. Shehi Agim

Volume : V, Issue : VII, July - 2016

How to Measure and Interpret the Singing Voice Handicap Index in Opera Singers.

Dr. Zaharia Klodiana, Asc. Prof. Shehi Agim

Abstract :

We can emphasize that the impact of voice disorders in professions where the voice is an occupational tool is two- sides. They not only have a negative effect on the quality of life o those who suffer from them, but they also have consequences in our society with additional health care expenses (Verdolini & Raming , 2002). Voice problems negatively affect job performance and about 23% of singers have been reported to miss workdays because of voice problems. Voice disorders, often known by the generic name dysphonia when caused by laryngeal pathology, convey the presence of a poor functioning of the voice in its most general aspects. The different types of dysphonia can be classified as: organic, functional and psychiatric. Voice professionals especially tend to present *nodular lesions, (fusiform edema, vocal cord nodules or serous pseudocysts); *hyperfunctional or hypofunctional dysphonia. All of these lesions are due to prolonged or inappropriate use of the voice. Dysphonia is a pathological process that is very common among voice professionals and presents significant work-related, economic, social and cultural problems.