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VSLVSLPYR
Seen speech-language pathologist (SLP) or other health care professional for voice problem in past 12 months
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Description

For sample adults 18 and over who reported having a voice problem in the past 12 months that lasted one week or longer (VSLVWK), VLSVSLPYR reports if the respondent had seen a speech language pathologist or other health care professional for her/his voice problem in the past 12 months.

This variable is part of the Adult Voice, Speech, and Language Supplement, first included in the NHIS survey in 2012. The interviewer prefaced the supplement with the normative statement, "These next questions are about problems with your voice, swallowing, speech, or language. Please do not tell us about problems that resulted from drinking alcohol or were caused by use of illicit drugs."

The Adult Voice, Speech, and Language Supplement is the first-ever large scale communication supplement included in the NHIS survey. It includes data about causes, age of onset, severity, and healthcare utilization in relation to voice, speech, and language problems or difficulties.

Related Variables

Respondents were asked about any treatments, therapy, or rehabilitation services provided for their voice, swallowing, speech, or language problems.

 

  • VSLVSLPEV indicates if the respondent has ever seen a speech-language pathologist or other health care professional about her/his voice problem
  • VSLVTX indicates if the respondent received treatment, therapy, or other rehabilitation services for her/his voice problem in the past 12 months
  • VSLSWSLPYR indicates if the respondent saw a speech-language pathologist or other health care professional about her/his swallowing problem in the past 12 months
  • VSLSWSLPEV indicates if the respondent has ever seen a speech-language pathologist or other health care professional about her/his swallowing problem
  • VSLSWTX indicates if the respondent received treatment, therapy, or other rehabilitation services for her/his swallowing problem in the past 12 months
  • VSLSPSLPYR indicates if the respondent saw a speech-language pathologist or other health care professional about her/his speech problem in the past 12 months
  • VSLSPSLPEV indicates if the respondent has ever seen a speech-language pathologist or other health care professional about her/his speech problem
  • VSLSPTX indicates if the respondent received treatment, therapy, or other rehabilitation services for her/his speech problem in the past 12 months
  • VSLLGSLPYR indicates if the respondent saw a speech-language pathologist or other health care professional about her/his problem using or understanding words or sentences in the past 12 months
  • VSLLGSLPEV indicates if the respondent has ever seen a speech-language pathologist or other health care professional about her/his problem using or understanding words or sentences
  • VSLSWTX indicates if the respondent received treatment, therapy, or other rehabilitation services for her/his problem using or understanding words or sentences in the past 12 months

Respondents who received treatment for their voice, swallowing, speech, or language problems in the past twelve months were asked who provided these services.

For voice problems: 

  • VSLVSLP A speech-language pathologist provided the voice services
  • VSLVMD A family physician, general practitioner, or osteopath provided the voice services
  • VSLVREHAB A rehabilitation specialist (occupational or physical therapist) provided the voice services
  • VSLVENT An ear, nose, and throat (ENT/Otolaryngologist) provided the voice services
  • VSLVAUD An audiologist, hearing specialist, or hearing aid technician provided the voice services
  • VSLVSPEC A specialty doctor in internal medicine, geriatrics, or neurology provided the voice services
  • VSLVNUTR A nutritionist or dietician provided the voice services
  • VSLVPSYCH A psychiatrist or psychologist provided the voice services
  • VSLVRN A nurse or nurse practitioner provided the voice services
  • VSLVDENT A dentist, orthodontist, or oral surgeon provided the voice services
  • VSLVPROF Some other health professional provided the voice services

For swallowing problems: 

  • VSLSWSLP A speech-language pathologist provided the swallowing services
  • VSLSWMD A family physician, general practitioner, or osteopath provided the swallowing services
  • VSLSWREHAB A rehabilitation specialist (occupational or physical therapist) provided the swallowing services
  • VSLSWENT An ear, nose, and throat (ENT/Otolaryngologist) provided the swallowing services
  • VSLSWAUD An audiologist, hearing specialist, or hearing aid technician provided the swallowing services
  • VSLSWSPEC A specialty doctor in internal medicine, geriatrics, or neurology provided the swallowing services
  • VSLSWNUTR A nutritionist or dietician provided the swallowing services
  • VSLSWPSYCH A psychiatrist or psychologist provided the swallowing services
  • VSLSWRN A nurse or nurse practitioner provided the swallowing services
  • VSLSWDENT A dentist, orthodontist, or oral surgeon provided the swallowing services
  • VSLSWPROF Some other health professional provided the swallowing services

For speech problems: 

  • VSLSPSLP A speech-language pathologist provided the speech services
  • VSLSPMD A family physician, general practitioner, or osteopath provided the speech services
  • VSLSPREHAB A rehabilitation specialist (occupational or physical therapist) provided the speech services
  • VSLSPENT An ear, nose and throat (ENT/Otolaryngologist) provided the speech services
  • VSLSPAUD An audiologist, hearing specialist, or hearing aid technician provided the speech services
  • VSLSPSPEC A specialty doctor in internal medicine, geriatrics, neurology provided the speech services
  • VSLSPNUTR A nutritionist or dietician provided the speech services
  • VSLSPPSYCH A psychiatrist or psychologist provided the speech services
  • VSLSPRN A nurse or nurse practitioner provided the speech services
  • VSLSPDENT A dentist, orthodontist, or oral surgeon provided the speech services
  • VSLSPPROF Some other health professional provided the speech services

For language problems: 

  • VSLLGSLP A speech-language pathologist provided the language services
  • VSLLGMD A family physician, general practitioner, or osteopath provided the language services
  • VSLLGREHAB A rehabilitation specialist (occupational or physical therapist) provided the language services
  • VSLLGENT An ear, nose, and throat (ENT/Otolaryngologist) provided the language services
  • VSLLGAUD An audiologist, hearing specialist, or hearing aid technician provided the language services
  • VSLLGSPEC A specialty doctor in internal medicine, geriatrics, neurology, etc. provided the language services
  • VSLLGNUTR A nutritionist or dietician provided the language services
  • VSLLGPSYCH A psychiatrist or psychologist provided the language services
  • VSLSPRN A nurse or nurse practitioner provided the speech services
  • VSLLGDENT A dentist, orthodontist, or oral surgeon provided the language services
  • VSLLGPROF Some other health professional provided the language services

Assessment of Treatment: 

  • VSLVSOC Indicates if the treatments or other rehabilitation services for voice problem made the respondent's social life better
  • VSLVSW Indicates if the treatments or other rehabilitation services for the voice problem made the respondent's school or work life better
  • VSLSWSOC Indicates if the treatments or other rehabilitation services for the swallowing problem made the respondent's social life better
  • VSLSWSW Indicates if the treatments or other rehabilitation services for the swallowing problem made the respondent's school or work life better
  • VSLSPSOC Indicates if the treatments or other rehabilitation services for the speech problem made the respondent's social life better
  • VSLSPSW Indicates if the treatments or other rehabilitation services for the speech problem made the respondent's school or work life better
  • VSLLGSOC Indicates if the treatments or other rehabilitation services for the problem using or understanding words or sentences made the respondent's social life better
  • VSLVSW Indicates if the treatments or other rehabilitation services for the problem using or understanding words or sentences made the respondent's school or work life better

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

  • 2012: Sample adults 18+ with a voice problem in the past 12 months for a week or longer

Availability

  • 2012

Weights