Week Three Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of a voice assessment?
A
- ENT report
- GP/ED referral information
- Case history
- Voice assessment (GRBAS/CAPE V)
- Videostroboscopy assessment
- QOL questionnaires
2
Q
What are the nine primary symptoms of voice disorders?
A
- Hoarseness
- Vocal fatigue
- Breathy voice
- Reduced Phonational range
- Aphonia
- Pitch breaks of inappropriately high pitch
- Strain/struggle voice
- Tremor
- Pain or other physical sensations
3
Q
What are some categories of vocal hygiene?
A
- Throat soreness
- Reflux/indigestion
- Hydration
- Stress factors
- General health
- Voice diary
- Coughing/throat clearing
- Smoking
4
Q
What is the aim of a voice assessment?
A
To get a representative sample of patient’s voice quality
Listen for any changes in the voie quality during recording
Severity
Baseline for future comparisions
5
Q
What does GRBAS stand for?
A
Grade
Roughness
Breathiness
Aesthenic
Strained
