Establishment of a normative database for the Voice-Related Quality of Life (V-RQOL) measure

J Voice. 2014 Jul;28(4):449-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2013.11.003. Epub 2014 Feb 1.

Abstract

Objectives: The Voice-Related Quality of Life (V-RQOL) measure is a well-established disease-specific quality of life instrument for voice disorders. This study aims to establish a large, heterogenous V-RQOL normative database.

Methods: The V-RQOL measure was completed by adult volunteers with no voice complaints in the preceding 6 months. Standardized scores were calculated. Mean scores and standard deviations (SDs) were calculated by demographic category and analyzed using a one-way analysis of variance test.

Results: Results were available for 253 responders with a mean V-RQOL score of 94.8 (SD 10.1). There was no difference in scores among age groups, gender, or employment status.

Conclusions: This study provides normative values for the V-RQOL measure. Clinicians using this instrument for clinical or research purposes may use this database for a more complete understanding and interpretation of their results.

Keywords: Normative data; V-RQOL; Voice-Related Quality of Life.

Publication types

  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Databases, Factual / standards*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Quality of Life*
  • Reference Values
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Surveys and Questionnaires / standards*
  • Voice Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Voice*
  • Young Adult