Voice Handicap Index (VHI)

The Voice Handicap Index (VHI) is a questionnaire used by healthcare professionals to assess how a person's voice problems impact their daily life and emotional well-being. It consists of questions about how voice issues affect activities like speaking, social interactions, and emotional health. The goal is to understand the severity of the voice disorder from the patient’s perspective. The VHI helps doctors determine the extent of the problem and guides treatment planning, providing a standardized way to measure the personal and social effects of voice disorders.