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Self-reported voice problems among three groups of professional singers.

D J Phyland1, J Oates, K M Greenwood

  • 1School of Human Communication Sciences, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia.

Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation
|January 6, 2000
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Professional singers experience significantly more vocal health issues than non-singers. This study found singers reported higher rates of diagnosed vocal conditions and vocal disability over a 12-month period.

Area of Science:

  • Vocal Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Performing Arts Medicine

Background:

  • Professional singers are at risk for voice disorders due to demanding vocal use.
  • Understanding the prevalence of vocal impairment in different singing professions is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the prevalence and nature of vocal health problems between professional singers and non-singers.
  • To investigate differences in vocal impairment, disability, and handicap across singing genres.

Main Methods:

  • A vocal health questionnaire was administered to opera, musical theatre, and contemporary singers, alongside a matched group of non-singers in Melbourne.
  • Data collected included biographical details, voice use behaviors, and vocal health experiences over the past 12 months.

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Main Results:

  • Singers reported significantly higher rates of diagnosed vocal conditions (44% vs. 21%) and vocal disability (69% vs. 41%) compared to non-singers.
  • No significant differences in vocal impairment, disability, or handicap were found among opera, musical theatre, and contemporary singers.

Conclusions:

  • Professional singing is associated with a higher risk of vocal health problems compared to non-singers.
  • Vocal health interventions should prioritize professional singers, regardless of their specific genre.