Oral Intake Status (Functional Oral Intake Scale) Initial SLT Assessment (n=100) Discharge (n=95)
1: Tube dependent. Nothing by mouth. 36 4
2: Tube dependent with minimal attempts at food or or liquid. 14 0
3: Tube dependent with consistent oral intake of food or liquid. 9 0
4: Total oral diet of a single consistency 2 0
5: Total oral diet with multiple consistencies, but requiring special preparation or compensations. 25 10
6: Total oral diet with multiple consistencies without special preparation, but with specific food limitations. 4 8
7: Total oral diet with no restrictions 10 73
Median (IQR) 2.5 (1-5) 7 (7-7)
Z score (p value) -7.322 (p=.000) -7.322 (p=.000)
Fluid Consistency (IDDSI Fluid Consistencies)
Initial SLT Assessment (n=100)
Discharge (n=91)
0: Thin fluid 43 85
1: Slightly thick fluid 12 5
2: Mildly thick fluid 11 1
3: Moderately thick fluid 1 -
4: Extremely thick fluid 3 -
5: No fluids 30 -
Median (IQR) 1 (0-5) 0 (0-0)
Z score (p value) -6.023 (p=.000) -6.023 (p=.000)
Food consistency (IDDSI Food Consistencies)
Initial SLT Assessment (n=100)
Discharge (n=91)
4: Puree 21 2
5: Minced and moist 15 1
6: Soft & bite sized 12 9
7: Regular 12 78
0: (none) 40 1
Median (IQR) 4 (0-5) 7 (7-7)
Z score (p value) -8.976 (p=.000) -8.976 (p=.000)
Voice Quality (GRBAS- G)
Initial SLT Assessment (n=99)
Discharge (n=83)
0: No abnormality detected 34 63
1: Mild 31 12
2: Moderate 20 7
3: Severe 14 1
Median (IQR) 1 (0-2) 0 (0-0)
Z score (p value) -5.619 (p=.000) -5.619 (p=.000)