Vocal Symptoms Score (VoiSS)
These are statements many people have used to describe their voice & the effects of their voice on their lives. In the last 1 month, how did the following problems affect you? Select the response that indicates how frequently you experience the same symptoms. If you do not have a problem with your voice, select zero (0) as your response.
0 = Never
1 = Occasionally
2 = Some of the time
3 = Most of the time
4 = All of the time
The results of these questions will be sent to your Speech Pathologist who will discuss them with you at your next appointment.
NB: Before completing this form, please ensure that you have made an appointment with Jenny Matthews, through Redlands Specialist Centre, (07) 3193 5436. These forms are specifically designed for patients to complete prior to their initial assessment and after you have made an appointment, you will be advised which forms are necessary for you to complete, depending on the reason for your appointment. Because these forms do not collect your contact information, if you complete these forms before making an appointment we will have no way of contacting you to discuss the results.
Fowler, S. J., et al. (2015). “The VCDQ–a Questionnaire for symptom monitoring in vocal cord dysfunction.” Clin Exp Allergy 45(9): 1406-1411.