Validation of the Filipino Voice Handicap Index-10 (FVHI-10)
https://doi.org/10.61662/PCS_bmye9070
- Author:
Melfred L. Hernandez
1
;
Diane Clarice M. Atienza
1
;
Daryl Anne D. Madrid
1
;
Michael C. Valdez
2
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine-Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manil
2. Department of Speech Pathology, College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Reliability;
Validity;
Voice handicap index-10
- MeSH:
Dysphonia;
Voice Disorders;
Quality of Life
- From:
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties
2023;78(2):31-39
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Rationale/Objective:The Voice Handicap Index (VHI) is a selfassessment tool that evaluates the patient’s reaction and perception to a vocal disorder. This study aimed to establish, validate and assess the reliability of the Filipino translation of the Voice Handicap Index 10 (FVHI-10).
Methods:The VHI-10 was translated and adapted to the Filipino language and culture with the help of the Sentro ng Wikang Filipino- University of the Philippines Manila. A self-assessment of voice quality and FVHI-10 were performed by the patients and their GRBAS scale scoring was rated by a speech language pathologist. The Spearman’s correlation between the FVHI-10 and the self-assessment and GRBAS scale scores was obtained to test for validity. To evaluate the reliability of the FVHI-10, testing through determining internal consistency was conducted through the use of Chronbach α coefficient, inter-item correlation, item-total correlation and Cronbach α coefficient if tool item was deleted.
Results:Fifty five individuals participated in the study (29 males, 26 females, age range: 30-55 years) with the diagnosis of voice disorder based on complaints of hoarseness or dysphonia and laryngoscopic findings. Convergent validity was confirmed with moderate to strong correlation between the FVHI-10 and self-assessment (r=-.893, p<.05) and GRBAS scale scores (r=.427, p<.05). Reliability as measured
through internal consistency was confirmed (Cronbach α=.874) (average ρ<.5) (corrected item-total correlation>0.3) (average interitem correlation=.15-.85).
Conclusion:The FVHI-10 was determined to be a valid and reliable instrument that can be utilized in the assessment of Filipino patients with voice disorders.
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