Voice for Health: The Use of Vocal Biomarkers from Research to Clinical Practice

作者：Guy Fagherazzi, Aurélie Fischer, Muhannad Ismael, Vladimir Despotović · 发表于：Digital Biomarkers · 年份：2021 · DOI：10.1159/000515346 · 被引用次数：226 · 研究领域：Voice and Speech Disorders、Tracheal and airway disorders、Respiratory and Cough-Related Research

Diseases can affect organs such as the heart, lungs, brain, muscles, or vocal folds, which can then alter an individual's voice. Therefore, voice analysis using artificial intelligence opens new opportunities for healthcare. From using vocal biomarkers for diagnosis, risk prediction, and remote monitoring of various clinical outcomes and symptoms, we offer in this review an overview of the various applications of voice for health-related purposes. We discuss the potential of this rapidly evolving environment from a research, patient, and clinical perspective. We also discuss the key challenges to overcome in the near future for a substantial and efficient use of voice in healthcare.