The Discriminative Validity of the McGill Ingestive Skills Assessment. (1st June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Francis-Bacz, Charmine; Wood-Dauphinee, Sharon; Gisel, Erika
• Is Part Of: Physical & occupational therapy in geriatrics. Volume 31:Number 2(2013:Jun.)
• Page Start: 148
• Page End: 158
• Publication Date: 2013-06-01
• Subjects: Psychometric properties -- convergent validity -- ingestive skills -- dysphagia -- mealtime assessment; Physical therapy for older people -- Periodicals; Occupational therapy for older people -- Periodicals; Older people -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 615.820846
• DOI: 10.3109/02703181.2013.775689
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0270-3181

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Purpose : The extent to which the McGill Ingestive Skills Assessment can discriminate between known/extreme groups of individuals with or without dysphagia and stroke was determined. Methods : Twenty-four patients with stroke and no dysphagia, eating a regular diet, and 17 patients with stroke and dysphagia, permitted only purees, participated in this study. Using the McGill Ingestive Skills Assessment and a chart review, groups were compared on sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Univariate tests were performed to examine the significance of between-group differences. Results : The McGill Ingestive Skills Assessment was able to discriminate between two groups of individuals with stroke who have different ingestive abilities based on age and severity of stroke. Conclusion : Results support the clinical usefulness of the tool for dysphagia management in stroke. Further studies are necessary to address the responsiveness of the McGill Ingestive Skills Assessment.