The EAT-10 is a quick self-assessment tool used in dysphagia screening, but how valid is it really? In this episode, Eva and Emily break down a study by Möller et al. that evaluates both the structural and clinical validity of the EAT-10—and what that means for your practice. Plus, we introduce a free Badge Buddy resource to help you screen more efficiently.

You’ll learn:

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  How the EAT-10 works and what it measures

  
  


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  What "structural" and "clinical" validity mean for screening tools

  
  


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  Key differences in symptom reporting between neurogenic and structural dysphagia

  
  


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  How to apply EAT-10 results to guide referrals and hypotheses

  
  


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  Limitations of the tool, especially in certain populations

  
  


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  How to use our free Badge Buddy tool during screenings

  
  

Freebies:

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Articles Cited:

Möller R, Safa S, Östberg P. A prospective study for evaluation of structural and clinical validity of the Eating Assessment Tool. BMC Geriatr. 2020 Aug 5;20(1):269. doi: 10.1186/s12877-020-01654-0. PMID: 32758137; PMCID: PMC7405447.

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