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Vocal Fatigue-Do Young Speech-Language Pathologists Practice What They Preach?

Bennet Elsa Joseph¹, Ashna Mariya Joseph¹, Theres Mariya Jacob¹

¹Nitte Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.

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Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) frequently experience vocal fatigue, impacting their careers and personal lives. Many do not adopt preventative vocal hygiene or evidence-based treatments for this common occupational hazard.

Keywords:

Effects of vocal fatigue Speech-language pathologists (SLPs)Symptoms Treatment measures Vocal fatigue

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Area of Science:

Speech-Language Pathology
Occupational Health
Voice Science

Background:

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are professional voice users at risk of vocal fatigue.
Vocal loading and environmental factors contribute to vocal strain in SLPs.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of vocal fatigue among SLPs.
To identify factors contributing to vocal fatigue in SLPs.
To explore the impact of vocal fatigue on SLPs' professional and personal lives and their coping strategies.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire-based study involving 142 SLPs and 50 controls.
Data collection on reported vocal fatigue, contributing factors, symptoms, and management strategies.

Main Results:

71.13% of SLPs reported experiencing vocal fatigue.
Key factors include prolonged voice use, loud speaking, throat clearing, poor hydration, and noisy environments.
Vocal fatigue significantly affects professional (59%) and personal (44%) lives.

Conclusions:

SLPs face a high risk of vocal fatigue, potentially leading to organic voice disorders if untreated.
Many young SLPs experiencing vocal fatigue engage in vocal abuse and lack adherence to vocal hygiene and evidence-based practices.