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EAT-10: A Swallowing Screening Tool

EAT-10: A Swallowing Screening Tool

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This resource offers a self-assessment tool to screen for swallowing difficulties by rating various aspects of swallowing function. A score of 3 or higher suggests potential issues that may require discussion with a healthcare provider.

This resource was developed internationally and therefore its applicability and usefulness may be limited.

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External resource
External Link
https://www.nestlemedicalhub.com/eat-10-a-swallowing-screening-tool
Key Theme
Assessment and planning
Clinical safety
Food and nutrition
Standard
3: The Care and Services
5: Clinical Care
6: Food and Nutrition
Outcomes
3.1 Assessment and planning
5.5: Safety of clinical care services
6.2: Assessment of nutritional needs and preferences
EAT-10: A Swallowing Screening Tool

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