Visuoperceptual Analysis of the Videofluoroscopic Study of Swallowing: An International Delphi Study.

Katina Swan, Reinie Cordier, Ted Brown, Renée Speyer

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

Prediction of Pharyngeal 3D Volume Using 2D Lateral Area Measurements During Swallowing.Dysphagia · 2024
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Application of deep learning technology for temporal analysis of videofluoroscopic swallowing studies.Scientific reports · 2023
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Development of a Visuoperceptual Measure for Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (V-FEES) in Adults with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: An International Delphi Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023
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Translating Ultrasound into Clinical Practice for the Assessment of Swallowing and Laryngeal Function: A Speech and Language Pathology-Led Consensus Study.Dysphagia · 2022
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Visual Analysis of Swallowing Efficiency and Safety (VASES): A Standardized Approach to Rating Pharyngeal Residue, Penetration, and Aspiration During FEES.Dysphagia · 2022
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A Visuoperceptual Measure for Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VMV): A Pilot Study of Validity and Reliability in Adults with Dysphagia.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022
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Oesophageal screening in videofluoroscopic swallow studies: Perspectives from the multidisciplinary dysphagia team to refine the clinical pathway.International journal of language & communication disorders
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Katina SwanSchool of Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Social Work, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, 6102, WA, Australia. katina.swan@postgrad.curtin.edu.au.ORCID 0000-0003-4530-5548

Reinie CordierSchool of Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Social Work, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, 6102, WA, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-9906-5300

Ted BrownDepartment of Occupational Therapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University - Peninsula Campus, Frankston, 3800, VIC, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-9403-5877

Renée SpeyerSchool of Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Social Work, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, 6102, WA, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2828-8897

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Abstract

introductionThe Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) is a commonly used dysphagia assessment that is routinely analysed visuoperceptually. However, no consensus exists regarding which visuoperceptual measures should be used to analyse VFSSs. Current visuoperceptual measures for VFSSs are limited by poor quality and incomplete or indeterminate psychometric properties.

objectiveThis study aimed to establish the content validity for a new visuoperceptual VFSS measure for oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults, by identifying relevant domains of the construct and generating items and corresponding response scales.

methodsConsensus among experts in dysphagia and VFSS from over 20 countries was achieved across three rounds of anonymous online surveys, using the Delphi technique. Participants judged relevance and comprehensiveness of definitions of visuoperceptual domains of VFSS and the relevance of various domains to the overall construct. After reaching consensus on definitions of relevant domains, consensus on items were established using the same process.

resultsParticipants achieved consensus on definitions of 32 domains recommended for analysis, and at least one item per domain (range 1-4). Domains selected by participants included both those which occur in existing measures and domains which have not been included in any measures to date. This study will form the basis for content validity of a new measure for VFSS.

conclusionsThis first phase of developing a visuoperceptual measure of VFSS resulted in the identification of 32 domains and 60 items for oropharyngeal dysphagia. Developers can now advance to the next phase of measure construction; prototype development and psychometric testing.

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DeglutitionDeglutition DisordersAdultCineradiographyDelphi TechniqueFluoroscopyHumansContent validityDeglutitionInstrument developmentMeasureModified barium swallowVideofluoroscopy

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PMID32888067

DOI10.1007/s00455-020-10174-3

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