@article{FladerKurfessSchoormannetal., author = {Flader, Constanze and Kurfess, Christina and Schoormann, Vivian and Schwinn, Silke and Papen, Anna}, title = {ADeuS - Anxiety, Depression and Voice The Relationship of Functional Dysphonia and Psychological Factors}, series = {Sprache · Stimme · Geh{\"o}r}, volume = {45}, journal = {Sprache · Stimme · Geh{\"o}r}, number = {02}, publisher = {Thieme}, doi = {10.1055/a-1351-9320}, pages = {77 -- 81}, abstract = {Introduction International studies show a relation between functional dysphonia and mental disorders. The aim of this study was to determine a correlation between functional dysphonia, anxiety and depression for Germany. Methods A cross-sectional study including 66 patients with functional voice disorder was conducted. The data was collected using standardized self-reported instruments for measuring voice disorders (VHI-30), anxiety and depression (HADS-D, STADI (T)). Results High self-assessment values for dysphonia indicate a higher probability of anxiety and depression. A high value in HADS-D predict a high value in VHI-30. Conclusion For this sample a relation between voice disorders, anxiety and depression has been proven.}, language = {en} }