Abstract
Vocal symptoms among speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are often overlooked in occupational voice research. In a profession where voice is the primary tool, SLPs usually neglect the instrument they ask others to protect. Vocal symptoms may arise due to high vocal demands in clinical and educational settings. Despite their expertise in communication disorders, SLPs remain an understudied population in vocal health. This study surveyed 202 SLPs to examine the experiences of vocal symptoms during clinical practice. Results indicated that SLPs reported co-occurrences of vocal effort and vocal fatigue 29 (22%) which can interfere with vocal quality when treating patients.
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Stanley, Dawn M.
(2026)
"Co-occurring Vocal Symptoms in Speech-Language Pathologists: A Survey Study,"
Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice: Vol. 12:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jhstrp/vol12/iss1/5
