Jadranka M Maksimovic1, Milan M Vukasinovic2, Hristina D Vlajinac1, Ana D Jotic2,3, Maja S Milovanovic4,5, Sergey Y Ivanov6, Milos Z Maksimovic7, Jovica P Milovanovic8,9. 1. Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia. 2. Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Pasterova 2, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia. 3. Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia. 4. Institute of Mental Health, Belgrade, Serbia. 5. Faculty for Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia. 6. Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sechenov University, Moscow, Russian Federation. 7. Institute of Hygiene and Medical Ecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia. 8. Clinic of Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Pasterova 2, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia. jovica.milovanovic@med.bg.ac.rs. 9. Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia. jovica.milovanovic@med.bg.ac.rs.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To compare the prevalence and severity of depression and anxiety among patients with vocal fold (VF) nodules, polyps and edema. At the same time the aim was to analyse association between severity of distress and the level of vocal handicap as well as to identify other factors related to severity of depression and anxiety in these patients. METHODS: To all participants were given five questionnaires: (1) questionnaire on socio-demographic and some other characteristics of patient; (2) Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI); (3) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) 1 (State Anxiety); (4) STAI 2 (Trait Anxiety); and (5) Voice Handicap Index (VHI)-10. RESULTS: A total of 205 patients were included in this study. Mild-to-severe depression, according to BDI was present in 79 (38.6%) patients. Mild-to-severe state anxiety and trait anxiety were present in 199 (97.1%) and 200 (97.6%) patients, respectively. Only 10 patients had VHI-10 score ≤ 11. Multivariate analyses showed that there were no significant differences in the level of depression and anxiety between patients with VF nodules, polyps and edema. The VHI-10 score was significantly higher in patients with VF edema in comparison with VF nodule patients (p = 0.001), as well as in comparison with VF polyp patients (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION: The present study identified a high prevalence of psychological and vocal distress among patients with vocal disorders. Severity of depression and anxiety did not differ between patients with VF nodules, polyps and edema, and it was not related to the level of vocal handicap.
PURPOSE: To compare the prevalence and severity of depression and anxiety among patients with vocal fold (VF) nodules, polyps and edema. At the same time the aim was to analyse association between severity of distress and the level of vocal handicap as well as to identify other factors related to severity of depression and anxiety in these patients. METHODS: To all participants were given five questionnaires: (1) questionnaire on socio-demographic and some other characteristics of patient; (2) Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI); (3) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) 1 (State Anxiety); (4) STAI 2 (Trait Anxiety); and (5) Voice Handicap Index (VHI)-10. RESULTS: A total of 205 patients were included in this study. Mild-to-severe depression, according to BDI was present in 79 (38.6%) patients. Mild-to-severe state anxiety and trait anxiety were present in 199 (97.1%) and 200 (97.6%) patients, respectively. Only 10 patients had VHI-10 score ≤ 11. Multivariate analyses showed that there were no significant differences in the level of depression and anxiety between patients with VF nodules, polyps and edema. The VHI-10 score was significantly higher in patients with VF edema in comparison with VF nodulepatients (p = 0.001), as well as in comparison with VF polyppatients (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION: The present study identified a high prevalence of psychological and vocal distress among patients with vocal disorders. Severity of depression and anxiety did not differ between patients with VF nodules, polyps and edema, and it was not related to the level of vocal handicap.
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Anxiety; Depression; Quality of life; Voice disorders; Voice handicap index
Authors: Gabriella Sharpe; Vera Camoes Costa; Wendy Doubé; Jodi Sita; Chris McCarthy; Paul Carding Journal: Qual Life Res Date: 2018-11-11 Impact factor: 4.147