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[Different sampling method affects the voice assessment results for the patient with vocal polyp]
1Department of Otolaryngology, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003.
Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi = Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology
|January 25, 2003
Summary
Subsection sampling in voice assessment may hide disease severity. Total section sampling provides a more accurate representation of patient conditions compared to subsection sampling.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Medical diagnostics
Context:
- Voice assessment is crucial for diagnosing various conditions.
- Different sampling methods can influence assessment outcomes.
Purpose:
- To investigate the impact of total section versus subsection sampling on voice assessment results.
- To determine if sampling technique affects the accuracy of disease state representation.
Summary:
- Voice assessment results using subsection sampling appeared more normal than those from total section sampling.
- This suggests subsection sampling may not fully capture the extent of a patient's condition.
Impact:
- Findings indicate that subsection sampling in voice assessment could mask the true severity of a patient's disease.
- Choosing the appropriate sampling method is critical for accurate clinical interpretation and patient management.