Indice de fadiga vocal de um grupo de professores do ensino superior

Abstract

The voice is a fundamental tool for social interaction, a sound expression that is individual and essential to life. It is also a way of generating a connection with others and a means of carrying and transmitting a message. It is also seen as the main working mechanism for teachers (Behlau, 2005). Aim: to survey the vocal fatigue index in higher education teachers. Method: This is a quantitative, analytical, observational and cross-sectional study in which 40 teachers from ECISS - PUC Goiás took part. Inclusion criteria were: being a teacher at ECISS, having signed the Free and Informed Consent Form (FICF) and fully completed the questionnaire and the Vocal Fatigue Index protocol. - Exclusion criteria: being in speech therapy. Conclusion: The results of the values presented by the teachers at ECISS-PUC Goiás in relation to the factors of fatigue and vocal restriction of 18.9, physical discomfort associated with the voice 6.1 and recovery with vocal rest 8.2 show a high level of vocal fatigue among the teachers. The presence of fatigue and failure to restore the voice after rest is pointed out in the literature as a risk for vocal disorders, especially hoarseness and loss of voice.