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EQUATOR Network Mapping Review for Dysphagia Research.

Catriona M Steele^1,2,3, Ryan J Burdick⁴, Justine Dallal-York⁵

¹Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory, KITE Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Summary

Reporting guidelines for dysphagia research are lacking. A review found few guidelines cover key methods for assessing swallowing disorders, highlighting a critical gap in research quality appraisal. New tools are needed.

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Area of Science:

Health Research Methodology
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Swallowing Disorders Research

Background:

The EQUATOR Network promotes high-quality health research through reporting guidelines.
Dysphagia research requires clear reporting standards for accurate interpretation and replication.
Existing guidelines may not adequately cover the specific needs of dysphagia research.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the relevance of EQUATOR Network guidelines for human subjects dysphagia research.
To identify reporting guidance gaps in current health research standards for dysphagia.

Main Methods:

Downloaded and reviewed 542 EQUATOR Network guidelines.
Assessed guidelines for relevance to dysphagia and related fields.
Analyzed dysphagia-relevant guidelines for reporting elements like participant characteristics, assessments, and outcomes.

Main Results:

156 of 542 guidelines were relevant to human subjects dysphagia research.
104 guidelines addressed general research elements and 108 addressed participant characteristics.
Only 14 guidelines partially covered other topics; none addressed videofluoroscopic or endoscopic assessments.

Conclusions:

A significant gap exists in reporting guidelines specific to key dysphagia research methods.
Current guidelines are insufficient for critical appraisal of dysphagia research quality.
Development of dysphagia-specific reporting tools and critical appraisal guidance is necessary.