2021
Yes
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-021-06960-w
Patjas, M.
Europe
Observational
Teachers
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Noise
Respiratory symptoms
Stress/Anxiety
Voice
Teacher
Voice symptoms
Distance learning
COVID-19
Background noise
Air quality
Work ability
Surveyed 121 Finnish teachers on voice symptoms before and during COVID-19 distance teaching. Symptoms were reduced overall, but worsened for teachers with poor room acoustics, dryness, and noise, suggesting environmental risk factors in home teaching setups.