Voice-Related Patient-Reported Outcome Measures: A Systematic Review of Instrument Development and Validation

Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research

Francis, D. O., Daniero, J. J., et al. (2017).

Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research, 60(1), 62-88.

This systematic review investigates the validity, reliability, and interpretability of existing voice-related patient reported outcome measures for adults, 18 years and older.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders



Up to April 2015

Published studies (not further specified)

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Thirty-two patient-reported outcome measures were found pertaining to a variety of populations. Psychometric rigor of instruments varied widely. Consideration of measurement properties and utility of each measure is required before use in specific clinical situations.