Vocal Health & Hygiene Questionnaire- Supplemental Questionnaire for Performers (Digital Download)
Purpose of This Resource
This questionnaire is designed to supplement the Vocal Health & Hygiene Questionnaire to help speech-language pathologists (SLPs) identify factors that may contribute to voice disorders or limit recovery, specifically in professional and pre-professional voice users. It supports individualized, performance-informed voice therapy planning by clarifying lifestyle demands, vocal behaviors, and performance-related risks.
Why It Matters
Performers, including singers, actors, voiceover artists, and instrumentalists who use the voice, face unique vocal stressors that often go unrecognized in general intake forms. These factors may include:
Intense rehearsal schedules
Performance anxiety
Insufficient vocal recovery time
Use of high-risk techniques (e.g., belting, character voices)
Environmental and occupational exposures (e.g., smoke, stage fog, amplification issues)
These challenges can contribute to the development or recurrence of dysphonia, even in clients with excellent technique. This tool also empowers performers to reflect on their habits, routines, and expectations, promoting buy-in and self-awareness as part of the therapeutic process.
What’s Included
A 2-page patient-reported questionnaire that identifies performance-specific factors that may contribute to a client’s voice disorder or recovery
Important Note
This questionnaire is a clinical support tool, not a diagnostic instrument. While it highlights likely voice risk factors, final interpretation should always be integrated with instrumental assessment, patient-reported symptoms, and professional clinical judgment. Performer needs are complex and individualized—use this tool to enhance, not replace, personalized care.
Purpose of This Resource
This questionnaire is designed to supplement the Vocal Health & Hygiene Questionnaire to help speech-language pathologists (SLPs) identify factors that may contribute to voice disorders or limit recovery, specifically in professional and pre-professional voice users. It supports individualized, performance-informed voice therapy planning by clarifying lifestyle demands, vocal behaviors, and performance-related risks.
Why It Matters
Performers, including singers, actors, voiceover artists, and instrumentalists who use the voice, face unique vocal stressors that often go unrecognized in general intake forms. These factors may include:
Intense rehearsal schedules
Performance anxiety
Insufficient vocal recovery time
Use of high-risk techniques (e.g., belting, character voices)
Environmental and occupational exposures (e.g., smoke, stage fog, amplification issues)
These challenges can contribute to the development or recurrence of dysphonia, even in clients with excellent technique. This tool also empowers performers to reflect on their habits, routines, and expectations, promoting buy-in and self-awareness as part of the therapeutic process.
What’s Included
A 2-page patient-reported questionnaire that identifies performance-specific factors that may contribute to a client’s voice disorder or recovery
Important Note
This questionnaire is a clinical support tool, not a diagnostic instrument. While it highlights likely voice risk factors, final interpretation should always be integrated with instrumental assessment, patient-reported symptoms, and professional clinical judgment. Performer needs are complex and individualized—use this tool to enhance, not replace, personalized care.
Purpose of This Resource
This questionnaire is designed to supplement the Vocal Health & Hygiene Questionnaire to help speech-language pathologists (SLPs) identify factors that may contribute to voice disorders or limit recovery, specifically in professional and pre-professional voice users. It supports individualized, performance-informed voice therapy planning by clarifying lifestyle demands, vocal behaviors, and performance-related risks.
Why It Matters
Performers, including singers, actors, voiceover artists, and instrumentalists who use the voice, face unique vocal stressors that often go unrecognized in general intake forms. These factors may include:
Intense rehearsal schedules
Performance anxiety
Insufficient vocal recovery time
Use of high-risk techniques (e.g., belting, character voices)
Environmental and occupational exposures (e.g., smoke, stage fog, amplification issues)
These challenges can contribute to the development or recurrence of dysphonia, even in clients with excellent technique. This tool also empowers performers to reflect on their habits, routines, and expectations, promoting buy-in and self-awareness as part of the therapeutic process.
What’s Included
A 2-page patient-reported questionnaire that identifies performance-specific factors that may contribute to a client’s voice disorder or recovery
Important Note
This questionnaire is a clinical support tool, not a diagnostic instrument. While it highlights likely voice risk factors, final interpretation should always be integrated with instrumental assessment, patient-reported symptoms, and professional clinical judgment. Performer needs are complex and individualized—use this tool to enhance, not replace, personalized care.