A SWALLOWING SCREENING
EAT-10: is a quick and easy self-check, clinically proven to identify those at risk for dysphagia.
| Last name | First name | |
| Age | Date | |
OBJECTIVES:
EAT-10 helps to measure swallowing difficulties.
It may be important to for you to talk to your physician about treatment option for symptoms.
| Symptom | Score | |
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| My swallowing problem has caused me to lose weight. |
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| My swallowing problem interferes with my ability to go out for meals. |
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0
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| Swallowing liquids takes extra effort. |
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0
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| Swallowing solids takes extra effort. |
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0
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| Swallowing pills takes extra effort. |
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0
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| Swallowing is painful. |
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0
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| The pleasure of eating is affected by my swallowing. |
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0
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| When I swallow food sticks in my throat. |
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0
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| I cough when I eat. |
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0
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| Swallowing is stressful. |
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| Final result | 0 | |
SCORING
Add up the number of points and write your total score in the boxes.
Total Score (max. 40 points)
Reference: The validity and reliability of EAT-10 has been determined.
Belafsky PC, Mouadeb DA, Rees CJ, Pryor JC, Postma GN, Allen J, Leonard RJ. Validity and reliability of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 2008 Dec;117(12):919-24.
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