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The Voice Problem Impact Scales (VPIS) demonstrate convergent validity with the VHI-10, offering a comprehensive assessment of voice problems. This tool enhances communication and shared decision-making for patient care.

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  • Otolaryngology
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Health Outcomes Research

Background:

  • Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are crucial for clinical decision-making but may miss subtle subgroup differences.
  • Existing PROMs sometimes fail to fully capture the impact of voice problems on daily life.
  • The Voice Problem Impact Scales (VPIS) were developed to address these limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the convergent validity of four patient-reported voice activity and participation scales.
  • To assess if augmenting validated PROMs with a short, directed instrument improves patient-clinician communication.
  • To better reflect and describe the impact of voice problems on a patient's work, home, social, and overall life.

Main Methods:

  • Developed the Voice Problem Impact Scales (VPIS) following established criteria.
  • Conducted a retrospective chart review of 198 voice therapy patients at the USC Voice Center.
  • Collected Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10) and VPIS scores, alongside Consensus Auditory Perceptual Evaluation of Voice (CAPE-V) assessments.

Main Results:

  • VHI-10 scores significantly correlated with all VPIS domains (overall, work, social, home).
  • Correlations varied across demographic subgroups (e.g., gender, age), with VHI-10 sometimes not correlating with the work domain.
  • CAPE-V scores showed significant correlation with the social domain but not consistently with other VPIS domains.

Conclusions:

  • VPIS scores are significantly correlated with VHI-10 scores, confirming convergent validity.
  • The VPIS can provide a broader assessment, especially for subgroups where other questionnaires may underrepresent the impact of dysphonia.
  • The VPIS can enhance communication and shared decision-making regarding therapeutic goals for voice impairment.