Table 5 Comparison of Likert scores for vocal symptoms, vocal function, social habits, illness and treatments between pre-, postoperative and change in ratings
Median pre | Median post | Median change | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hoarseness | 2 | 1 | −1 | < 0.0001 |
Voice failure | 1 | 0 | − 1 | < 0.0001 |
Hoarseness at home | 2 | 0 | −1 | < 0.0001 |
At work | 2 | 0 | −1 | < 0.0001 |
At leisure | 2 | 0 | −1 | < 0.0001 |
In noise | 2 | 1 | −1 | < 0.0001 |
From others | 2 | 0 | −1 | < 0.0001 |
Clear throat | 1 | 1 | −1 | < 0.0001 |
Smoking | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.032 |
Problem hearing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.937 |
Heartburn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.44 |
Asthma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9772 |