To assess the prevalence of psychosocial distress (depression, anxiety, somatization, and perceived stress) in a consecutive sample of patients presenting with voice concerns and to qualitatively analyze patient comments on challenges associated with voice problems.Cross-sectional study.New patients presenting to a multidisciplinary voice clinic with voice concerns were invited to participate. Respondents (n = 197) completed the Brief Symptom Inventory 18-item scale, the 4-item Perceived Stress Scale, and the Voice Handicap Index 10-item scale. Qualitative analysis was performed of responses to an open-ended question about challenges associated with a voice problem.Approximately one-third (32

作者：Stephanie, Misono；Carol B, Peterson；Liza, Meredith；Kathryn, Banks；Dipankar, Bandyopadhyay；Bevan, Yueh；Patricia A, Frazier

来源：Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation 2014 年 28卷 6期