Utjecaj uporabe zaštitnih maski na kvalitetu glasa

master's thesis

• Title (english): Effects of Wearing Protective Face Masks on Quality of Voice
• Author: Josipa Gašparić
• Mentor: Ana Bonetti (mentor)
• Committee member: Ana Bonetti (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ana Leko Krhen (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Dora Knežević (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-25, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Speech Therapy

Abstract

Krajem 2019. godine svijet se susreo s još neznanom zaraznom bolesti, uzrokovanu koronavirusom, čiji je ubrzani način širenja zahtijevao uvođenje novih mjera prevencije. Jedna od predloženih mjera bile su zaštitne maske čija je uporaba postala obavezna. Zaštitne maske, uz svoje učinkovito djelovanje u usporavanju širenja virusa, imaju utjecaj i na ljudski glas. Glas je nešto svojstveno svakom pojedincu i ima važnu ulogu u svakodnevnom životu s obzirom na to da se pomoću glasa prenose govorne poruke. Uporabom maski uočene su promjene u kvaliteti glasa iskazane promjenama u akustičkim, perceptivnim i aerodinamičkim parametrima. Zabilježene su i samopercipirane promjene kod pojedinaca u vidu pojačanog vokalnog zamora i vokalnog napora. Također, vidljive su razlike u parametrima s obzirom na vrstu zaštitne maske i prisutnost prethodnih teškoća s glasom. Cilj ovog preglednog rada je dati prikaz recentnih istraživanja o utjecaju uporabe zaštitnih maski na kvalitetu glasa. Detaljnije će biti opisano djelovanje maski na akustičke, perceptivne i aerodinamičke parametre te samoprocjenu glasa. Navedeni će biti i mogući rizični čimbenici koji mogu dovesti do teškoća s glasom i savjeti za očuvanje vokalnog zdravlja.

Abstract (english)

In late 2019, the world faced a novel infectious disease caused by the coronavirus. Due to its rapid spread, new preventative measures were introduced, including the mandatory use of protective facemasks. While these masks are effective in slowing the spread of the virus, they also have an impact on the human voice. The voice is unique to each individual and plays a vital role in everyday communication. With the use of masks, changes in voice quality have been observed, including alterations in acoustic, perceptual, and aerodynamic parameters. Individuals have reported increased vocal fatigue and effort, and these changes vary depending on the type of mask used and any previous voice disorders. This review paper aims to provide an overview of recent research on the impact of protective facemasks on voice quality. It will describe the effects of masks on acoustic, perceptual, and aerodynamic parameters, as well as self-assessment of the voice. Additionally, potential risk factors for voice problems and advice for maintaining vocal health will be discussed.

• Keywords: kvaliteta glasa; zaštitne maske; poremećaji glasa; pandemija koronavirusa
• Keywords (english): voice quality; protective facemasks; voice disorders; coronavirus pandemic
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:158:841602
• Study programme: Title: University graduate study of Speech and Language Pathology; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni magistar/magistra logopedije (sveučilišni magistar/magistra logopedije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-10-12 11:24:20