Abstract
The prevalence of self-reported voice problems in university lecturers was investigated through a questionnaire mailed to the lecturers in the College of Science and Technology, Macquarie University, Sydney. Seventy-seven lecturers responded with one-fifth reporting voice problems occurring every 2 to 3 months or more frequently in the past year. The results also indicated that voice problems had an impact on lecturers' careers, with 11.4% having missed work and 5.2% reducing their teaching hours due to voice problems. Although 14.3% of lecturers had seen a doctor about their voice, no lecturer reported seeing a speech pathologist. These results suggest the need for further investigation into the causes of voice problems in lecturers and also for the development of programs aimed at creating awareness and effecting prevention in this population of professional voice users.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Practicality and impact |
| Subtitle of host publication | making a difference in the real world : proceedings of the 2005 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference |
| Editors | Chryisse Heine, Louise Brown |
| Place of Publication | Melbourne |
| Publisher | Speech Pathology Association of Australia |
| Pages | 143-150 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1876705086 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
| Event | Speech Pathology Australia National Conference - Canberra Duration: 29 May 2005 → 2 Jun 2005 |
Conference
| Conference | Speech Pathology Australia National Conference |
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| City | Canberra |
| Period | 29/05/05 → 2/06/05 |