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Anna Eva Hallin1, Karin Fröst, Eva B Holmberg
1Department of Clinical Science Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC), Division of Speech Language Pathology, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, B69, S-141 86, Stockholm, Sweden. ae.hallin@nyu.edu
Abstract:
Reference data for speech range profiles (SRP), voice range profiles (VRP), and Voice Handicap Index (VHI) are presented for Swedish males (n = 30). For comparisons, individual data for four male contact granuloma patients are also reported. For the vocally healthy group mean values were: speaking fundamental frequency 123 Hz (SD 12.1), speaking equivalent level, Leq, 72.2 dB (SD 2.1), SRP area 142 ST*dB (SD 24.1), and VRP area 1,706 ST*dB (SD 340). Mean VHI was 5 (SD 4.8). Test-retest recordings of VRP and SRP for three subjects suggested good reliability. SRP and VRP values for three of the patients fell more than 2 SD outside the reference values. Protocols and results are discussed and standardized recording and analyses procedures are suggested.
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