The relationship between depressive symptoms and voice handicap index scores in laryngopharyngeal reflux

Abstract

Patients with LPR report poorer VHI functional and physical scores compared to controls; however, LPR symptoms do not result in significantly worse VHI emotional domain scores or depressive symptoms. There is a correlation between VHI emotional domain scores and BDI-FS scores. These data suggest that LPR patients with poor VHI emotional domain scores might benefit from screening for depressive symptoms.

Voice-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

“…In a study by Park CK et al, mood status of young subjects could be estimated using acoustic parameters [26]. Similarly in a prospective study on 119 subjects looking at the relationship between depression and voice using the VHI questionnaire and the Beck Depression Inventory-Fast Screen (BDI-FS) survey, the results indicated the presence of a correlation between VHI emotional domain scores and BDI-FS scores [27]. …”

Quality of life indicators according to voice disorders and voice-related conditions

“…A history of voice disorders was significantly associated with greater risk of anxiety and depression, which has also been reported in the literature. Elam et al noted that patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux disease in combination with high voice handicap index scores were more likely to experience symptoms of depression 22. Severity of vocal symptoms may have influenced perceptions of depression, such that patients with more mild disorders may perceive less depression and anxiety than those with more severe disorders.…”

Relationship between patient‐perceived vocal handicap and clinician‐rated level of vocal dysfunction

“…Vocal functional rating assessed by the clinician avoids potential bias inherent in patient ratings. For example, both the VHI and the VRQOL have been shown to be influenced by depression …”