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Mukit, Masiur Rahman |
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2025-07-26T05:28:39Z |
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2025-07-26T05:28:39Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2024-02-15 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Includes bibliographical references (50-57 p) |
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http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1174 |
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This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
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GERD is a very common chronic condition affecting millions worldwide. One of the
consequences of acid reflux is irritation of the larynx and vocal cords, which can
severely diminish voice quality, bringing on such symptoms as hoarseness, throat
clearing and voice fatigue. These voice related impairments can affect communication
and daily function and quality of life.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of GERD on voice in physical,
functional, and emotional dimensions. The study was cross sectional, and was
conducted at Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI) with 137 participants
diagnosed with GERD. The Voice Handicap Index 10 (VHI 10) was used to collect
data which was and analyzed descriptively and inferentially.
The results showed that 48.2% of participants had normal voice conditions, 35.0% had
mild voice problems, 13.9% had moderate voice problems and 2.9% had severe voice
problems. Voice severity was associated with age (p<0.05), with older participants
having more voice dysfunction. Dietary habits and GERD symptoms duration had no
statistically significant relationship with voice problem severity. Of the three domains
assessed, participants were most affected in the physical aspects of voice reporting
frequent hoarseness, throat clearing, and vocal fatigue. The second most affected
functional dimension was the ability to use one’s voice effectively in daily tasks, and
the emotional dimension, with participants reporting feelings of frustration and self
consciousness about their voice quality.
The results of this study demonstrate that GERD has a multifactorial impact on voice
quality and emphasize that early, adequate treatment of GERD may be coupled with
voice therapy to optimize voice quality. Voice related symptoms of GERD cases require
SLTs and other health care professionals to work together in order to enhance GERD
patient's vocal health and all over well-being.
Keywords: Impact, Voice, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) |
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en |
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dc.publisher |
Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
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dc.subject |
Impact |
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dc.subject |
Voice |
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dc.subject |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) |
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dc.title |
Impact on voice among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) |
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dc.type |
Thesis |
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