Turkish Version of Evaluation of the Ability to Sing Easily (EASE-TR)
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to translate and culturally adapt the Turkish version of the EASE (EASE-TR) scale and investigate its validity and reliability.
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Detailed Description
The study consists of two phases. In the first phase of the study, the scale will be translated and culturally adapted into Turkish. The second phase involves assessing participants and validating the translated scale. In this phase, participants will complete the EASE-TR and the severity part of the Vocal Tract Discomfort Scale (VTDS) before and after a 1-hour performance. One hundred choir member between the ages of 18 and 65 will be included in the study.
Both construct and criterion validity procedures will be used.Within the scope of construct validity, the "Known Groups Validity" method will be used based on variables such as experience duration, vocal training status, and the presence or absence of current vocal complaints. A comparison of pre- and post-performance EASE-TR scores will be conducted. Regarding criterion validity, the correlation between EASE scores and the severity part of the VTDS will be examined. For reliability, Cronbach's alpha and test-retest reliability will be calculated. The questionnaire will be administered a second time to 30 participants after 14 days in order to measure test-retest reliability.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
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| choir member a person who sings in a choir |
Other: Singing activity
The singing activity will involve a 1-hour performance, rehearsal, or lesson.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Change in Evaluation of the Ability to Sing Easily (EASE) Turkish Version score [1-hour singing activity]
Turkish Version of Evaluation of the Ability to Sing Easily score: scoring ranges from 22 to 88 with higher score meaning worse outcome
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Vocal Tract Discomfort Scale (VTDS) [1-hour singing activity]
The severity part of the Vocal Tract Discomfort Scale (VTDS): scoring ranges from 0 to 48 with higher score meaning worse outcome
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Having Turkish as mother tongue
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Singing in choir at least 6 months
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Performing at least for an hour
Exclusion Criteria:
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Having previously received voice therapy or undergone voice surgery
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Having a systematic/or neurological disorder that may affect voice quality
Contacts and Locations
Locations
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| 1 | Hacettepe University | Ankara | Turkey | 06100 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Hacettepe University
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- EASE-TR