Dysphonia, Distress, and Perceived Control: Technology Based Assessment and Intervention

"Introductory and background information about voice problems and psychosocial distress~* Examples of concerns raised by patients with voice problems (e.g., I feel left out of conversations because of my voice problem)~* Information about perceived control and how improving perceived control can lead to decreased distress~* Examples of strategies that have helped patients identify controllable and uncontrollable aspects of their voice problems (e.g., I learned to plan to take breaks to rest my voice between teaching classes)~* Self-guided exercises designed to help improve perceived control and develop better management skills for voice problem symptoms"

"General introduction of the program and background on voice related information in an interactive manner~* Examples of what patients want to learn more about the voice (e.g., I would like to learn more about how the voice works when it is healthy)~* Information on the anatomy of the voice and how the voice works~* Educational materials to help understand voice physiology and function~* Self-guided learning exercises (e.g., what are some things about vocal function that you would like to learn more about?)"