VHI vs. VRQOL in Trained and Untrained Choir Singers

Abstract

A singer’s quality of life and overall comfort are profoundly affected by the way the voice functions. Conversely, the way a person sings profoundly disturbs their quality of life. As singers known to be an at risk population for voice disorders and related problems, it is noted that comparative studies of VHI and VRQOL are relatively rare particularly in Indian population. The present study aimed to study the VHI scores in trained and untrained choir singers, VRQOL scores in trained and untrained choir singers, compare VHI in singers and nonsingers, and compare VRQOL in singers and nonsingers and to compare the VHI and VRQOL in trained and untrained choir singers. The results of the following study show that there is a significant difference in VHI between trained and untrained choir singers. There is a significant difference in VRQOL between trained and untrained choir singers. There is a significant difference in VHI between singers and non-singers choir singers. There is a significant difference in VRQOL between singers and non-singers choir singers. Thus, VHI can be considered as a better and a more appropriate tool for the evaluation of the professional voice users especially for the singers.