Anxiety associated with botox injections for adductor spasmodic dysphonia

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between anxiety and Botox injections in a group of patients with adductor spasmodic dysphonia. The aim of the study was to record the course of anxiety using both self report as well as Speech and Language Therapists' evaluation of anxiety. The study confirmed that most patients within the group showed increased anxiety prior to intervention with a gradual decline in the post intervention period. The decline of anxiety seems to reflect the outcome of the procedure rather than the procedure itself. Individual variations and their implications are discussed.

Key Words:

• adductor spasmodic dysphonia
• Botox
• anxiety