The Turkish Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to test the reliability and validity of the Turkish Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey among caregivers of pediatric patients with swallowing disorders.

Detailed Description
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The purpose of this study is to test the reliability and validity of the Turkish Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey among caregivers of pediatric patients with swallowing disorders.The internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and criterion validity of T-EAT-10 will be investigated. The internal consistency will be assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) value with 95 % confidence intervals will be calculated for test-retest reliability. The criterion validity of the scale will be determined by assessing the correlation between the Turkish Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey and Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale, Tongue Thrust Rating Scale, Pediatric version of the Eating Assessment Tool. The validity will also be determined by completion of the Turkish Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey before and after swallowing rehabilitation of pediatric patients.

Official Title
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Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey

Conditions
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Deglutition Disorder, Dysphagia, Outcome Assessment, Quality of Life

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: CAREGIVERS
* Other: CHILDREN OF CAREGIVERS


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Having a child with swallowing disorders aged between 6 months-18 years Exclusion Criteria: Having a child without swallowing disorders Having a child with swallowing disorders aged below 6 months

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| CAREGIVERS<br>Caregivers of pediatric patients with swallowing disorders will be recruited. | Other: CAREGIVERS<br>* The Turkish Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey will be completed by the caregivers<br>|
| CHILDREN OF CAREGIVERS<br>Pediatric patients with swallowing disorders will be recruited. | Other: CHILDREN OF CAREGIVERS<br>* Chewing performance with Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale, tongue control with Tongue Thrust Rating Scale, dysphagia symptom severity with the Pediatric version of the Eating Assessment Tool will be evaluated. These assessments will be done before and after swallowing rehabilitation program.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Turkish Feeding/Swallowing Impact Survey | This scale is used to determine the concerns of caregivers related to their children feeding/swallowing difficulties | 6 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Karaduman Chewing Performance Scale | This scale is used to determine chewing performance level of children | 6 months | 
| Tongue Thrust Rating Scale | This scale is used to determine tongue thrust severity of children | 6 months | 
| Pediatric version of the Eating Assessment Tool | This tool is used to determine initial dysphagia symptom severity of children | 6 months |