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[Vocal fatigue as an indicator of complex voice disorders-a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge]
L E Stappenbeck1,2, S Bartel3, M Brockmann-Bauser4,5
1Abtl. für Phoniatrie und Pädaudiologie, Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Hals-Chirurgie, Hallesches Hör- und ImplantCentrum, Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Deutschland. lydia.stappenbeck@uk-halle.de.
Abstract:
Vocal fatigue is increasingly observed among professional voice users (e.g., teachers). This pathologic state is associated with restrictions in everyday life and is considered to be an indicator of complex voice disorders. Since there are few systematic studies on the phenomenon, there is currently no uniform definition or diagnostic workup. Based on the case study of a professional speaker, possibilities for a structured vocal fatigue assessment are presented. These are discussed with regard to their laryngoscopic, instrumental acoustic ("performance fatigue") and subjective symptom-related characteristics ("perceived fatigue"). In addition, a differentiation from the vocal effort, vocal demand, and vocal demand response models according to Hunter et al. (2020) is made.
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