Factors Associated with Self-Reported Voice Change in the Hospitalized Burn Population: A Burn Model System National Database Study
Kaitlyn L. Chacon,
Edward Santos,
Kara McMullen
et al.
Abstract:Voice plays a prominent role in verbal communication and social interactions. Acute burn care often includes intubation, mechanical ventilation, and tracheostomy, which could potentially impact voice quality. However, the issue of long-term dysphonia remains underexplored. This study investigates long-term self-reported voice changes in individuals with burn injuries, focusing on the impact of acute burn care interventions. Analyzing data from a multicenter longitudinal database (2015–2023), self-reported voca… Show more
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