Abstract

CARRILLO-GONZALEZ, Andrés  and  ATARA-PIRAQUIVE, Ángela Patricia. Vocal health and stress: the occupational voice users’ perspective during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rev. Investig. Innov. Cienc. Salud [online]. 2020, vol.2, n.2, pp.102-110.  Epub Aug 02, 2021. ISSN 2665-2056.  https://doi.org/10.46634/riics.38.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created a new scenario for vocal and psychological morbidity among the entire population. Occupational voice users have had to adapt to these unique circumstances, confronting brand-new risks that increase the odds of developing and exacerbate vocal and mental health disorders. This paper addresses some of these challenges during and after COVID-19 pandemic. As a major outcome, we identified that work-related factors in online environments could be altering the vocal and mental health among occupational voice users. Interventions should focus on a comprehensive assessment of risk factors, including poor mental health previous to a crisis, life-threatening circumstances, separation from family, panic and bereavement. Similarly, this type of worker must receive instructions in voice training, muscle relaxation and mindfulness techniques, and educational technology.

Keywords : Vocal health; vocology; stress; occupational voice users; COVID-19; occupational health; working conditions; work environment; communication; occupational risks.

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