Table 3.
Patient-related outcomes
| Questionnaire | ES mean±SD | TEP mean±SD | P-value mean±SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| VHI subscales | |||
| Emotional | 8.15±8.67 | 7.1±3.78 | 0.51 |
| Physical | 11.76±5.54 | 9.8±4.8 | 0.11 |
| Functional | 14.24±7.73 | 10.54±5.07 | 0.02 |
| Total | 37.10±23.02 | 29±15.87 | 0.09 |
| V-RQOL subscales | |||
| Social-Emotional | 4.45±5.4 | 3.62±2.4 | 0.41 |
| Functional | 6.23±4.5 | 2.9±1.0 | 0.001 |
| Total | 10.1±10.8 | 8.5±2.3 | 0.39 |
| VPQ subscales | |||
| Physical | 12.1±5.9 | 11.65±0.9 | 0.65 |
| Socioeconomic | 14.4±4.7 | 11.8±6.7 | 0.07 |
| Total | 29.2±11.3 | 23.4±11.9 | 0.052 |
Abbreviations: ES, esophageal speech; TEP, tracheoesophageal prosthesis; VHI, voice handicap index; VPQ, voice performance questionnaire; V-RQOL, voice-related quality of life.