Validation of the Comparative pre/post-treatment Self-Assessment of Dysphonia (CSAD) questionnaire: preliminary results.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to show preliminary results of the validation the Comparative pre/post-treatment Self-Assessment of Dysphonia (CSAD) questionnaire in assessing vocal quality and phonatory fatigue following treatment for dysphonia.

METHODS

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 51 patients who underwent phonosurgery for various vocal diseases. Patients completed the CSAD questionnaire post-treatment, alongside the Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10) administered before and after treatment. Correlation analyses were performed between CSAD scores and differences in pre- and post-treatment VHI-10 scores.

RESULTS

The CSAD demonstrated simplicity and ease of interpretation, requiring no pre-treatment administration. Despite its streamlined nature, it exhibited a satisfactory level of correlation with post-treatment VHI-10 scores, indicating its effectiveness in evaluating treatment outcomes for dysphonia.

CONCLUSIONS

The CSAD emerges as a simple yet effective tool for self-assessing vocal quality and phonatory fatigue after treatment in patients with dysphonia. Its straightforwardness and post-treatment administration make it a manageable and valuable addition to clinical practice, streamlining assessment processes without compromising accuracy.