Vocal Fatigue Index (VFI) -test

Test Your Vocal Fatigue – Identify Risks Early Sensations of voice fatigue may be a sign of increased risk of voice disorders or indicate an already existing voice disorder. The Vocal Fatigue Index (VFI) is a scientifically validated questionnaire method for identifying voice fatigue.

How does vocal fatigue manifest?

-Vocal fatigue is often heard as hoarseness

– Hoarseness can manifest as breathiness, tightness, roughness, loudness, or strain in the voice

-Voice quality affects the listener’s perception of the speaker’s personality

-A voice perceived as pleasant increases the speaker’s credibility

Good news: Voice quality can be influenced

With the right kind of voice exercises, you can improve voice quality and prevent voice fatigue.

Monitor your progress

This questionnaire also serves as a calibration tool. You can use it regularly to check:

* Have fatigue symptoms increased or decreased?

* Have you become more aware of your voice’s well-being?

Regular monitoring helps you better understand the state of your voice and detect changes early.

These are some symptoms usually associated with voice problems. Circle the response that indicates how frequently you experience the same symptoms (0—never, 1—almost never, 2—sometimes, 3—almost always, and 4—always)

Answer each question as honestly as possible based on your own experience. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers.