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Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing: A Proposed Checklist

  • 0Swallowing & Salivary Bioscience Lab, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology +

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August 16, 2024

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August 16, 2024

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Summary

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Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) research requires improved transparency. The FRONTIERS framework now includes a FEES section to enhance reporting rigor and reproducibility in dysphagia studies.

Area Of Science

  • Swallowing research
  • Clinical assessment methodology
  • Medical research transparency

Background

  • Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is a widely used tool in dysphagia research.
  • FEES assessments can suffer from a lack of transparency and rigor in published literature.
  • Standardized reporting is crucial for the generalizability and reproducibility of FEES research.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To develop a critical appraisal tool for FEES research reporting.
  • To enhance the transparency and rigor of published FEES studies.
  • To integrate FEES assessment criteria into the FRONTIERS framework.

Main Methods

  • A review of FEES-related literature was conducted by clinician researchers.
  • Key components for reproducible FEES research reporting were identified through an iterative process.
  • A 26-item checklist was developed, organized into five categories: Equipment, Rater(s), Rating Process, Outcome Metrics, and Miscellaneous Factors.

Main Results

  • The review identified essential components for generalizable and reproducible FEES research.
  • A 26-item FEES-specific checklist was created as part of the FRONTIERS framework.
  • The checklist is structured into five key areas relevant to FEES methodology.

Conclusions

  • FEES possesses unique characteristics necessitating specific reporting guidelines.
  • The developed FEES section of FRONTIERS is a crucial addition for critical appraisal.
  • This tool will help clinical researchers improve the quality of FEES-related research inquiry.

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