In Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, dysphagia has a high incidence. With deterioration of swallowing function, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is recommended to ensure sufficient and safe oral intake. Dysphagia and PEG placement alter quality of life (QoL). However, QoL and attitudes toward PEG remain largely unexplored. The purpose of this study is to monitor the swallowing function in relationship to QoL and attitudes toward PEG tube insertion and feeding.
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Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS) change
Timeframe: Difference between baseline and PEG insertion (usually in 6-25 months after diagnosis, maximum follow-up 30 months)
Yale Residue Severity Rating Scale (YRSRS) change
Timeframe: Difference between baseline and PEG insertion (usually in 6-25 months after diagnosis, maximum follow-up 30 months)
Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) change
Timeframe: Difference between baseline and PEG insertion (usually in 6-25 months after diagnosis, maximum follow-up 30 months)
Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA) change
Timeframe: Difference between baseline and PEG insertion (usually in 6-25 months after diagnosis, maximum follow-up 30 months)
Eating Assessment Tool 10 (EAT-10) change
Timeframe: Difference between baseline and PEG insertion (usually in 6-25 months after diagnosis, maximum follow-up 30 months)
Swallowing Quality of Life Questionnaire (SWAL-QoL) change
Timeframe: At baseline and every 3 months until PEG insertion, 3 and 6 months after PEG insertion
Questionnaire on Attitudes Toward PEG Tube Feeding and Insertion Procedure change
Timeframe: Difference between baseline and PEG insertion (usually in 6-25 months after diagnosis, maximum follow-up 30 months)