Aging and Voice: A Pilot Study Investigating Aerodynamic and Acoustic Measurements in Older Adults.

Objectives: In individuals over 65, age is an essential factor in voice changes. Acoustic and aerodynamic norms guide clinicians in interpreting clinical voice assessment results. This study aimed to present aerodynamic-acoustic voice measurements in older individuals with no voice complaints.

Investigation of Behavioral and Emotional Characteristics of Children With Vocal Nodules.

Objective: Although physiological and medical factors play a role in the formation of vocal nodules (VNs), in recent years, personality tendencies and related behavioral characteristics have been reported to be among the contributing factors. In this study, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used to compare the emotional and behavioral problems of children with VNs and healthy children with normal voices.

Methods: In this descriptive comparative study, 55 parents of children aged 4-17 years who presented to the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) clinic with dysphonia, underwent videolaryngostroboscopic imaging and were diagnosed with VN and 55 parents of healthy children who presented to the ENT clinic in the same period and were not diagnosed with any voice disorder participated.

Investigation of Vocal Fatigue, Anxiety Level, and Perceived Communication Skills According to the Purpose of Mask Use During the Pandemic.

Objective: The use of face masks during COVID-19 causes communication difficulties. Determining the effects of face masks can provide precautions against possible voice problems. The aim of the study is to determine the difference between vocal fatigue and anxiety levels depending on the use of masks in basic and basic-professional activities.

Can Voice Parameters Provide Cutoff Values to Predict Dysphagia in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis?

In dysphagia assessment, along with well-defined measurements and signs, voice parameters can potentially support clinical decision as a marker, but more evidence is needed. This study aims to determine the voice parameters that can predict the risk of dysphagia and to determine optimal cutoff values in individuals with multiple sclerosis (IwMS). Seventy-six adults participated in the study, including 39 IwMS and 37 healthy individuals (HI).

Special Education Teachers' Self-Assessed Voice Health Regarding Voice Use Habits.

Objectives: Special education teachers (SETs) work with students with disabilities. To get and keep these students' attention during the lesson, they may use their voices with high loudness and frequent pitch changes. These situations can be tiring for their voices and affect their vocal health.