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The Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale.

K H O'Neil1, M Purdy, J Falk

  • 1Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Connecticut 06102, USA.

Dysphagia
|May 26, 1999
PubMed
Summary

The Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale (DOSS) offers a reliable method for assessing swallowing difficulties. This scale demonstrates high accuracy in rating dysphagia severity and guiding nutritional and diet recommendations.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical assessment
  • Swallowing disorders
  • Medical scales

Background:

  • Dysphagia presents a significant challenge in patient care, impacting nutritional status and quality of life.
  • Objective and systematic assessment tools are crucial for managing swallowing disorders effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate the Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale (DOSS) for assessing functional dysphagia severity.
  • To establish the reliability of the DOSS in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • The DOSS, a 7-point scale, was developed to rate dysphagia severity based on objective assessments.
  • Four clinicians evaluated 135 patients undergoing modified barium swallow procedures.
  • Assessments focused on oral bolus transfer, pharyngeal retention, and airway protection.

Main Results:

  • High interrater agreement (90%) and intrarater agreement (93%) were achieved using the DOSS.
  • The scale effectively categorizes patients by severity, independence, and nutritional needs.

Conclusions:

  • The DOSS is a reliable and user-friendly tool for objectively assessing and documenting swallowing function.
  • The scale aids in making evidence-based recommendations for diet modification and nutritional support in dysphagia patients.

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