Risk factors for the appearance of minimal pathologic lesions on vocal folds in vocal professionals

Abstract

It is necessary to introduce comprehensive procedures for prevention of MAPLs, particularly in high-risk groups. Identification of the risk factors for MAPLs and prevention of their influence on vocal professionals (given that their income depends on their vocal ability) is of the highest importance.

Tratamento Para Transtornos Alimentares: Causas E Desafios Do Abandono

“…A complexidade e o ritmo acelerado do trabalho dos professores impõe um processo de esforço permanente a esses profissionais, os quais são considerados uma das categorias ocupacionais que mais tem sofrido agravos à saúde (FERNANDES, ROCHA e FAGUNDES, 2011 PASA, OATES, DACAKIS, 2007;PRECIADO, 2015;SMITH et al 1997;;STOJANOVI et al 2012;VILKMAN, 2000).…”

Analysis of teacher working environment: factors that influence the voice

“…The etiology of dysphonia is attributed to a variety of causes: inadequate phonation technique (1,2) (vocal abuse), individual factors (3) (illness, muscular hypertension, posture, stress, emotional issues, habits), and work-environment related agents (4)(5)(6) . It is well known that teachers speak during long periods in classrooms full of students where acoustics is usually not the best, and also exposed to different temperatures and chemical conditions.…”