Job Accommodations and Job Loss From Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) is a debilitating injury that affects a person's ability to communicate and swallow. Although clinical aspects are understood, how UVFP affects a person's employment and job security is poorly characterized. This study aims to elucidate how frequently patients request job accommodations or experience job loss related to UVFP.

Study design

Cross-sectional survey.

Setting

Thirty-four US tertiary care voice centers.

Methods

We analyzed data from a prospective cohort of patients with UVFP recruited from 34 vocal Cord Paralysis Experience (CoPE) collaborative voice centers. Sociodemographic information, clinical and treatment history, and patient-reported outcome measures were collected. Patients also provided employm

SUBMITTER: Lakpa KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12278813 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature