Development of Swallowing Quality Assessment Form for Occupational Therapist

Authors

  • Pornsawan Posawang Occupational Therapy `Department, Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Institute
  • Porntippa Thimayom Occupational Therapy `Department, Neurological Institute of Thailand
  • Yuwadee Maneetong Occupational Therapy `Department, Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Institute
  • Chalinee Khunta Occupational Therapy `Department, Sirindhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Institute

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/jmu.2021.22

Keywords:

Swallowing, Dysphagia, Assessment Form, Occupational Therapist

Abstract

          Swallowing rehabilitation is one crucial role of occupational therapy. In order to achieve optimal rehabilitation goal, apppropriate measurement is required.  However, there is no measurement scale which provides thorough information in quality of swallow regarding occupational therapy aspects. This study aimed to develop, and to test for validity and reliability of the Swallowing Quality Assessment Form for occupational therapist.

          The assessment form developed in this study consisted of six main topics related to quality of swallow which should be precise monitored by occupational therapist. The validity and reliability test consist of content validity, intra-rater reliability and inter-rater reliability. Content validity test showed high level of index of congruence (IOC =0.999). The Inter - rater reliability as well as Intra - rater reliability examination also demonstrated excellent levels of intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC = 0.999).

          In conclusion, the Swallowing Quality Assessment Form for occupational therapist was successfully developed with high levels of reliability and validity. Therefore, this assessment form achieves the required standard and appropriate for further implement in swallowing rehabilitation service as a quality outcome measurement for occupational therapist.

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2021-08-26

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