The SWAL-QOL Outcomes Tool for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Adults: I. Conceptual Foundation and Item Development
McHorney, Colleen A. ; Bricker, D. Earl ; Kramer, Amy E. ; Rosenbek, John C. ; Robbins, JoAnne ; Chignell, Kimberly A. ; Logemann, Jeri A. ; Clarke, Colleen
Springer
Published 2000
Springer
Published 2000
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1432-0460
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Key words: Health outcomes — Quality of life — Patient satisfaction — Quality of care — Outcomes measurement — Deglutition — Deglutition disorders.
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Abstract. In the past two decades, noteworthy advances have been made in measuring the physiologic outcomes of dysphagia, including measurement of duration of structure and bolus movements, stasis, and penetration–aspiration. However, there is a paucity of data on health outcomes from the patients' perspective, such as quality of life and patient satisfaction. A patient-based, dysphagia-specific outcomes tool is needed to enhance information on treatment variations and treatment effectiveness. We present the conceptual foundation and item generation process for the SWAL-QOL, a quality of life and quality of care outcomes tool under development for dysphagia researchers and clinicians.
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Electronic Resource
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