Dysphagia encompasses challenges encountered during the many stages of swallowing, including the oral phase, commencement of the swallow, pharyngeal phase, and esophageal phase. The incidence of pediatric dysphagia is on the rise as a result of advancements in medical care that have led to higher survival rates among infants born prematurely, with low birth weight, and with complex medical disorders. The Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10), consisting of 10 items, was first developed for infant patients. (PEDI-EAT-10) will be translated into Urdu language by using forward backwards translation method. Two bilingual speakers expert in both Urdu and English languages will assist the researcher in the forward translation of the tool. This final translated version will be then tested for validity and reliability on all participants of the study. The psychometric properties of the tool will be assessed including reliability, internal consistency, and item discrimination.
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Pediatric Version of the Eating Assessment Tool (Pedi-EAT-10)
Timeframe: 6 months