Turkish Version of Evaluation of the Ability to Sing Easily (EASE-TR)

Hacettepe University100 enrolled

Overview

The aim of the study is to translate and culturally adapt the Turkish version of the EASE (EASE-TR) scale and investigate its validity and reliability.

The study consists of two phases. In the first phase of the study, the scale will be translated and culturally adapted into Turkish. The second phase involves assessing participants and validating the translated scale. In this phase, participants will complete the EASE-TR and the severity part of the Vocal Tract Discomfort Scale (VTDS) before and after a 1-hour performance. One hundred choir member between the ages of 18 and 65 will be included in the study. Both construct and criterion validity procedures will be used.Within the scope of construct validity, the "Known Groups Validity" method will be used based on variables such as experience duration, vocal training status, and the presence or absence of current vocal complaints. A comparison of pre- and post-performance EASE-TR scores will be conducted. Regarding criterion validity, the correlation between EASE scores and the severity part of the VTDS will be examined. For reliability, Cronbach's alpha and test-retest reliability will be calculated. The questionnaire will be administered a second time to 30 participants after 14 days in order to measure test-retest reliability.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Voice Fatigue

Interventions

Singing activityOTHER

The singing activity will involve a 1-hour performance, rehearsal, or lesson.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Having Turkish as mother tongue * Singing in choir at least 6 months * Performing at least for an hour Exclusion Criteria: * Having previously received voice therapy or undergone voice surgery * Having a systematic/or neurological disorder that may affect voice quality

Locations (1)

Hacettepe University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Evaluation of the Ability to Sing Easily (EASE) Turkish Version score

Turkish Version of Evaluation of the Ability to Sing Easily score: scoring ranges from 22 to 88 with higher score meaning worse outcome

Time frame: 1-hour singing activity

Secondary Outcomes

Vocal Tract Discomfort Scale (VTDS)

The severity part of the Vocal Tract Discomfort Scale (VTDS): scoring ranges from 0 to 48 with higher score meaning worse outcome

Time frame: 1-hour singing activity

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