Effects of Virtual Instruction on Educators' Voices During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, professionals in the United States were mandated to work virtually from home to protect the health needs of the population. The shift in setting and ergonomic factors posed a threat to the vocal health of workers, and more specifically, to those whose professions inflict significant vocal load, such as educators. This study compared the symptoms of vocal tract discomfort and self-perceived voice handicap in full-time educators between face-to-face and virtual settings. Additionally, this study sought to identify relationships between specific environmental factors and levels of discomfort.

Methods

A cross-sectional research study was conducted by distributing an online survey to 223 individuals who identified as full-time ed

SUBMITTER: Addona S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9376341 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature